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Mathematician

Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM
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This is an ideal career for an analytical thinker.You use mathematics to solve problems and make predictions in economics such as the cost of natural disasters associated with insurance risk; in science for predictions related to the weather, oceans and soil erosion; and in business to determine financial market growth and financial risk and to analyse market research and clinical trials results.

Typical Career Progression

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Career Path Options & Employment

As a mathematician, you will always have the option to move into other areas of your field. You may decide to move from an insurance company, to a job within medical or environmental research. Or you may decide to specialise within a particular area of mathematics, working professionally as a statistician, actuary, operations research analyst, or computer mathematician. Teaching mathematics at university is also an option if you undertake further study. Demand outstrips supply in this field, so you can enter the field of mathematics with confidence.

You may wish to become a member of the Australian Mathematical Society, which promotes mathematics to the community. Attending their conferences and seminars improves your knowledge of mathematics or provides you with ideas for a new career direction.

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The author of this occupation profile is a highly respected within industry but due to time commitments has a little more work to do to complete the profile. Please check back over the next two weeks


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