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Mathematicians

$112.11K Median Salary 200 Job Openings (Annual Projection) 3.7% Job Growth

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About This Career

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Reported Job Titles

Computational Mathematician, Computational Scientist, Cryptographer, Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst, Image Scientist, Knowledge Engineer, Mathematician, Research Computing Specialist, Research Scientist, Researcher

Skills You'll Need

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Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Near Vision
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Speed of Closure

Knowledge

Mathematics
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training

Skills

Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Science
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Speaking
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Systems Evaluation
Monitoring

Technology Skills

Analytical or scientific software
Presentation software
Object or component oriented development software
Operating system software
Development environment software
Web platform development software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Enterprise application integration software
Transaction server software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Data base management system software
Business intelligence and data analysis software
Internet browser software
Program testing software

Tools

Read write digital versatile disc DVD
Mainframe computers
Notebook computers
High capacity removable media drives
Scientific calculator
Desktop computers
Personal computers