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Mathematician and Statistician
Occupation Code: 2120
Alternative titles: Operations Research Analyst, Demographer, Gaming Mathematician
Job description and duties
Mathematicians use advanced mathematical concepts to create and understand mathematical models, analyse data and solve real-world problems. A Mathematician is typically expected to:
• Use mathematical formulas and models to prove or disprove theories
• Apply mathematical theories and techniques to solve practical problems in various fields such as finance, engineering and medicine.
• Analyse data through custom mathematical or statistical models and reach conclusions based on the data
• Improve financial decision making through the analysis of data
Statisticians conduct research in various fields using mathematical methods, statistical concepts and theories and operational methods and techniques. A Statistician is typically expected to:
• Expand the field of knowledge in Statistics by developing statistical theories and methodologies
• Plan and organise surveys and other means of statistical data collection
• Design questionnaires
• Process, analyse, report and publish
statistical data
• Determine the correct data collection
methods and statistical methods and
techniques to be used
• Determine the reliability of research and
margin of error
• Prepare scientific papers and reports
Work environment
Mathematicians and Statisticians may work in the public sector, including the Central Bank of Malta, Malta Financial Services Authority, Ministry for Finance, Economic Policy Department, National Statistics Office, and in the private sector such as in insurance companies, banks and consultancy firms. Mathematicians and Statisticians may also find employment in the academic, manufacturing, gaming or IT sectors.
Mathematicians and Statisticians typically work full-time, however working overtime may be required in order to meet certain tight deadlines.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
108
Share of foreigners (2017)
13%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+17%
Median Pay (per annum)
€23,500
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