Mathematicians
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
- Tasks
- 11 tasks10 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Computer & MathematicalOne of its 38 occupations
- Code
- 15-2021.00SOC 2018: 15-2021
What the work is made of
10 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.Core taskTask 7373Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.Core taskTask 20191Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.Core taskTask 7369Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.Core taskTask 7367Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.Core taskTask 7376Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.Core taskTask 7371Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.Core taskTask 7370Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.Core taskTask 7372Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.Core taskTask 7374Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.Core taskTask 7368Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.Supplemental taskTask 7375Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 15-2021
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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