Research scientist (maths) : Employers and vacancy sources

Mathematicians conduct research in any environment where data is analysed and used to identify patterns. These environments include industrial areas and academic disciplines where mathematics is applied in order to understand such issues as commercial trends or social network development. Employers include research councils and institutions, government departments (notably Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) ) and universities.

Funding for research can come from various sources but, generally speaking, university-based research is supported by industry and government while applied research is mainly supported by companies.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)  funds many multi-disciplinary research initiatives, helping to connect mathematics with engineering and other science disciplines.

Research and development is not restricted to major companies. Small to medium-sized companies can offer excellent opportunities to mathematicians in the early stages of their career.

Sources of vacancies

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• Science Magazine  
• Science Careers  
• Nature Jobs  
• New Scientist Jobs  
• Eduserv Vacancies  
• Jobs.ac.uk  
• Times Higher Education (THE)  
• London Mathematical Society  
• European Mathematical Information Service (EMIS)  
• Academic Jobs EU  - Europe-wide vacancies.
• Math-Jobs - worldwide vacancies  

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