Mathematician

Mathematicians are scientists who use theoretical mathematics, algorithms, computation and technology to solve various problems. Some areas in which mathematicians solve problems using mathematics are economics, engineering, science and business. A mathematician's work typically falls into two categories, theoretical or applied mathematics.Theoretical mathematicians seek to develop new principles and recognize new relationships in mathematics. They typically do not apply mathematics but instead seek to develop it further. The knowledge in which they develop however is often used in applied mathematics. Theoretical mathematicians are often employed by universities where they not only teach but also conduct mathematical research.Applied mathematicians on the other hand, develop or change mathematical methods while they are solving a problem. In applied mathematics, mathematicians take a practical problem and its separate elements and reduce it to simpler variables. Professionals other than applied mathematicians also use applied mathematics, their job titles include: engineer, computer scientist, physicist, economist and statistician.Mathematicians typically work in an office environment are typically part of a team. They often have to adhere to tight deadlines, overtime work and travel. In most industries, mathematicians are required to have a Ph.D. in mathematics, although sometimes a Masters degree is enough. However, the federal government often has openings for entry-level mathematicians which require only a Bachelors degree in mathematics.The job outlook for mathematicians is average as the employment of mathematicians is expected to grow ten percent between 2006 and 2016. As more and more people earn a Ph.D. in mathematics,the competition for jobs in mathematics is expected to be fierce. There will likely always be more position in applied mathematics such as engineering and computer science. This is due to theoretical mathematics jobs being in university settings which are often cut due to lack of government funding during times of economic downtown.Lastly, the salaries of mathematicians vary greatly depending on the educational background and experience. The median earnings for a mathematician hover around $87,000 per year. Only around ten percent of mathematicians report earning less than $43,000 per year. While another ten percent report earning $132,000 or more per year. The federal government typically pays their mathematicians handsomely with the average employee earning around $94,000 per year.No matter how you look at, mathematics is a lucrative field with endless opportunities and those who excel in it often enjoy a great amount of job security and satisfaction.