I'd like a really numerical job

ILikeBananas

Back story:

Enjoyed Maths in School. Got A1s in Maths, Applied Maths, Physics and chemistry so had an aptitude for those kind of subjects.

Got a degree in chemical engineering. Worked for 3 different companies in 3 different countries over 4 years. Didn't like the work at all. I found there was no maths in it. The odd basic calculation that you could do on the back of an evelope but most of the time was spent on health & safety and writing reports.

Went back and did a Masters in Applied Maths. The course thought us how to solve complex problems with the use of computers. I really enjoyed it. I wrote my dissertation in Mathematica using schotastic processes to model natural behaviours and got to present the results at a mathematical conference.

Found it to tough to get work after. Eventually took a job as a web applications developer using ASP.NET. Been in the job a few months now and once again I find myself in a career that I don't like. Everyone else seems to get really excited about servers and web pages and caches and all that. I mostly just want to scream though.

So, I've gone into two of the industries that are commonly associated with maths and I've found that there really isn't a whole pile of it there. I know other areas of software design are more mathematical but after this latest experience I'd prefer not to work in software design.

Ideally I'd like to use software to solve mathematical problems rather than write it exclusively.

Does anyone here work in area like that. Could they give me any advice for breaking into it. Are there any areas besides Finance?

I'd just be happy carrying out calculations all day...

equivariant

ILikeBananas wrote: »

Back story:

Enjoyed Maths in School. Got A1s in Maths, Applied Maths, Physics and chemistry so had an aptitude for those kind of subjects.

Got a degree in chemical engineering. Worked for 3 different companies in 3 different countries over 4 years. Didn't like the work at all. I found there was no maths in it. The odd basic calculation that you could do on the back of an evelope but most of the time was spent on health & safety and writing reports.

Went back and did a Masters in Applied Maths. The course thought us how to solve complex problems with the use of computers. I really enjoyed it. I wrote my dissertation in Mathematica using schotastic processes to model natural behaviours and got to present the results at a mathematical conference.

Found it to tough to get work after. Eventually took a job as a web applications developer using ASP.NET. Been in the job a few months now and once again I find myself in a career that I don't like. Everyone else seems to get really excited about servers and web pages and caches and all that. I mostly just want to scream though.

So, I've gone into two of the industries that are commonly associated with maths and I've found that there really isn't a whole pile of it there. I know other areas of software design are more mathematical but after this latest experience I'd prefer not to work in software design.

Ideally I'd like to use software to solve mathematical problems rather than write it exclusively.

Does anyone here work in area like that. Could they give me any advice for breaking into it. Are there any areas besides Finance?

I'd just be happy carrying out calculations all day...

Sounds like you would enjoy being a mathematical researcher. Unfortunately that is a tough career to get into these days. You would probably need a PhD to get started at least which may not be an option depending on your circumstances

Justin1982

Actuary possibly?

Risk Analysis in Financial company?

Possibly Data Analysis? I think this is one job where you really do analytical calculations all day and build various models.
http://www.indeed.ie/Data-Analyst-jobs-in-Ireland

Have you tried looking for a programing job that involves real analysis and calculations? There must be plenty of them out there.

Iancar29

How About Weather Modeller ? The models used for weather these days are highly complex and are always needed to be researched to find what can be tweaked and changed to increase accuracy. You could apply straight to the met office without a Met. Degree as you already have a Masters In Applied Maths.

Jan Hus

IT?

Jan Hus

Mathematical biology?

Jan Hus

Ecology?

Pembily

Mod note: One post with all three suggestions is sufficient! Don't triple post again.