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mathematician

Mathematicians study and deepen existing mathematical theories in order to expand the knowledge and find new paradigms within the field.

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Description

Mathematicians study and deepen existing mathematical theories in order to expand the knowledge and find new paradigms within the field. They can apply this knowledge to challenges presented in engineering and scientific projects in order to assure that measurements, quantities, and mathematic laws prove their viability.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

algebra mathematical modelling numerical sequences statistics scientific modelling Monte Carlo simulation mathematics scientific research methodology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software create solutions to problems manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience digital data processing manage research data communicate mathematical information conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research study the relationships between quantities disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop scientific theories prepare lesson content apply blended learning assist scientific research teach in academic or vocational contexts provide lesson materials use software tools for site modelling carry out statistical forecasts perform lectures use spreadsheets software develop financial statistics reports apply statistical analysis techniques develop statistical software create software design

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)