Mathematician

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

Mathematician
Euclid (holding calipers), Greek mathematician, known as the "Father of Geometry"
Occupation
Occupation type
Academic
Description
CompetenciesMathematics, analytical skills and critical thinking skills
Education required
Doctoral degree, occasionally master's degree
Fields of
employment
universities,
private corporations,
financial industry,
government
Related jobs
statistician, actuary
Mathematics
Areas
Relationship with sciences
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