Marg Career Library - Mathematician

Overview:

Mathematicians are experts who study in-depth the various aspects of mathematics. They work with numbers, space, equations, etc. and their relationships. They may specialise in the field of theoretical, applied, computational mathematics, and much more. They work towards collecting, analysing, and interpreting data as part of their work. These professionals strive to identify existing patterns, develop new concepts, or apply concepts to solve problems. They may work in relation to business, robotics, engineering, finance, astronomy, biology, defence, climate study, etc.

Career Path:

Stream of Study at 12th:	Students who wish to become mathematicians can opt for the Science stream at the 12th level. After 10th, students can also pursue Certificate and Diploma courses in Mathematical Logic, Mathematical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods and Applications, Probability, etc. Most courses and institutions require students to clear an entrance exam like the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST), Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) or other institution-specific entrance examinations.
Degree/Graduation Courses:	Pursue B.Sc. in Mathematics for 3 years Pursue B.Sc.(Hons) in Mathematics for 3 years Pursue Bachelors in Mathematics (Honours) for 3 years Pursue B.A. in Mathematics for 3 years Pursue B.A.(Hons) in Mathematics for 3 years Pursue B.Sc. in Statistics for 3 years Pursue B.Sc. in Computer Science for 3 years Pursue B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science for 3 years Pursue B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics for 3 years Pursue B.Com. in Business Mathematics and Statistics for 3 years Pursue B.E. in Mathematics for 4 years Pursue B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing for 4 years Pursue Integrated B.Sc. M.Sc. in Mathematics for 5 years Pursue any other undergraduate course in a field related to mathematics
Higher education/After Graduation Courses:	Pursue B.Ed. in Mathematics for 2 years Pursue M.Ed. in Mathematics for 2 years Pursue M.Sc. in Mathematics for 2 years Pursue Masters in Mathematics (Honours) for 2 years Pursue M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics for 2 years Pursue M.Sc. in Statistics for 2 years Pursue M.Sc. in Computer Science for 2 years Pursue Ph.D. in Mathematics for 3 to 5 years Pursue Ph.D. in Computer Science for 3 to 5 years

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Top Colleges:

Indian Institute of Technology
Indian Institute of Social Education & Research (IISER)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai
Christ University, Bengaluru
Hans Raj College, Delhi
National Institute for Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Tezpur University, Tezpur

Job Opportunities:

Research institutions
Educational institutions
Information and technology companies
Aerospace industry
Healthcare sector
Banking and finance organisations
Energy-based industries
Security and defence organisations
Business industry
Engineering firms

Job Responsibilities:

Identifying new relationships or models in the field of mathematics
Learning to use different software relevant to the field of mathematics
Working with mathematical software to create and run programs for specific tasks
Creating new principles to guide knowledge in the field
Designing and conducting experiments in relation to mathematics
Analysing and interpreting the results of mathematical experiments
Outlining solutions to real-life problems based on experiments and analysis
Disseminating findings of studies and experiments conducted
Working with other professionals to implement findings in practical situations
Remaining up to date regarding the developments in the field

Work Life:

Mathematicians generally work in office environments during fixed work timings
They may work on developing or applying the concepts based on their specialisations
These professionals can work individually or with a team of professionals from other fields based on the task
They may attend conferences, workshops, etc. and read scientific journals frequently

Key Skills:

Curiosity
Persistence
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Time management skills
Analytical skills
Decision-making skills
Critical and abstract thinking skills
Reasoning ability
In-depth subject knowledge
Organisation and planning skills

Designation:

Entry-level

Assistant Professor, Research Assistant, Mathematician, Statistician, Accountant, Economist, Physicist

Mid-level

Associate Professor, Research Associate, Operations Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Cryptanalyst, Computer System Analyst, Data Analyst

High-level

Professor, Project Coordinator, Actuary, Treasury Management Specialist, Cryptographer, Data Scientist

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. You will have the opportunity to connect with great minds both nationally and internationally
2. There is broad scope in the field of mathematics
3. Most jobs in this field provide job security and satisfactory benefits
4. The working timings are usually fixed with adequate vacation periods

Demerits

1. The field is very competitive and can be difficult to enter
2. You need high educational qualifications and expertise to make a name in this field
3. Most of the work involves sitting at a desk and working with numbers
4. Regular training and updating is required to work in this field

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