Mathematician
Whether they’re found applying their skills in theory (pure mathematics) or more practical settings (applied mathematics), the primary role of any mathematician is to... well, solve problems.
- Starting salary (per month)-
Fun fact
Probability is a fascinating science. Do you know how many people you’d have to cram into one room just to have a 50% chance of two of them celebrating their birthday on the same day? You’d need 23 people. That’s right. But with 57 people, the probability shoots up to 99%! That’s the Birthday Paradox for you, the work of mathematician Richard von Mises.
Skills
Hard skills
- Collection management software
- Perform scientific research
- Mathematics
- Computer programming
- Use office systems
- Statistics
Soft skills
- Teaching and mediation
- Self-management
- Formulation of opportunities
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