Uses and develops mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in science, engineering, management and other fields.
Tasks Include:
develops mathematical theory underlying processes in the physical, biological and social sciences
formulates mathematical models to simulate processes
applies models to experimental observations and adjusts or recasts the models
applies mathematical principles and techniques to the solution of problems in research, development, production, distribution and other functional areas
uses numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations
writes reports and papers
may develop pure mathematical theories and hypotheses
may write computer programs
may direct and supervise computer programming activities