Mathematician

Career in Detail

A mathematician is someone who uses an extensive knowledge of mathematics in their work, typically to solve mathematical problems. Mathematics is concerned with numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models and change.

Mathematicians usually do the following

"Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis."
" Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields."
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
"Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation."
Design computer modeling or simulation programs."

Abilities and other Requirements

Income and other Facilities

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Working Context

ISCO - International Standard Classification of Occupations

The table illustrates the segregation of occupations according to the level of education & experience. The segregation is such that the 'Professionals' have the highest amount of education and/or experience then are the 2 skilled labour (Urban & Rural) and Supporting Occupations with assemblers, operators etc. Security and Army have a wider range of both education and experience and are governmental jobs.

The boxes highlighted are the ones associated with Mathematician. According to ISCO, jobs can have various levels of education and/or experience which thus puts them in different boxes as visualized in the table.

Relevant Education

Bachelors in Science- Mathematics is available for students who have completed +2 in science stream. This is a 4 year course which includes various areas of mathematics. At the same time, to become a mathematician one can continue with masters in the same field.

Education strongly relevant

		Duration	Fee (Rs)	Access without SEE
B.A.Stat.& Math	Professional	3 Year(s)	0	No	learn more
Bachelor of Arts specialized in statistics and mathematics is three year course. This course provides the competence on analytical thinking of statistic data and mathematics calculation Go to education page
B.A. Maths	Professional	3 Year(s)	0	No	learn more
Bachelor of Arts is general course of humanities. Student have to specialized in Mathematics. This course is design for three year. Go to education page
B.Sc in Mathmatics	Professional	4 Year(s)	0	No	learn more
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mathematics is a four year, 8 semester program of Mid-western University of Nepal. Go to education page

Education moderately relevant

		Duration	Fee (Rs)	Access without SEE
B.Ed.-School Managem	Professional	3 Year(s)	0	No	learn more
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Ideal Qualities

Work activities, only mental: You prefer your work to be mental in nature, without much physical activity. You should consider looking for jobs where you are mostly required to sit in one place and come up with ideas or handle information. Some examples would include desk jobs and jobs involving scientific research.

Information Processing, only detailed: You prefer to focus on a specific aspect of your work and to go deeper into the details. You should consider jobs that require you to focus and pay great attention to the details of what you are doing, and avoid jobs which require you to look at the bigger picture. Some examples would include jobs like bookkeeping, data management, software coding, fine arts, handicrafts or translation

Value orientation, only idealistic: You believe that your work must have meaning behind it, without any material importance. You should consider looking for jobs that will give you some personal satisfaction while doing it. Some examples would include teaching and doing social work.

Pursuit of Success, low: Having a personal life is important to you. You don’t want your social and family relationships to suffer from dedicating time to your work. You should consider looking for jobs that will not interfere with your private life. Avoid jobs which require you to dedicate a lot of your free time to your work

Motivation to Create, low: You prefer to implement already existing ideas rather than come up with your own ways of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be given clear and explicit instructions on what you have to do, or where there is already an established way of doing things. Avoid jobs where you have to think of your own ways of doing things.

Sense of Duty, very high: You often feel personally responsible for your work. You are careful when doing your work and you like to do your best. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be entrusted with valuable work that will encourage you to do your best. Avoid jobs where you are not given any responsibility for your work and that do not encourage you to do well

Analysis orientated, very high: You like to spend a lot of time thinking before you make a decision. You believe that it is important to consider everything before acting. You should consider looking for jobs where you are required to think carefully before acting. Avoid jobs where you need to make decisions quickly without much time for thinking.

Strength of enforcement, high: You are usually direct and you are capable of confronting others if needed. You have no problem saying what is on your mind. You should consider looking for jobs where you can evaluate and monitor others’ performance. Avoid jobs where you are not encouraged to say what is on your mind.

Ability to cope with pressure, high: You are capable of working under pressure, to the point where you almost enjoy it. You are not easily stressed by daunting tasks. You should consider looking for jobs where you have to work at a hectic pace and perform well. Avoid jobs where you do not have to exert much effort.

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