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PhD Students - Career Options Outside Academia

Mathematics and Statistics

The sites listed below offer career and job search information, along with a range of narratives written by people with advanced degrees in the mathematics and Statistics who either have, or are in the process of making a transition to work outside of academia. Once you have identified one or more specific areas of interest, constructing an effective job search strategy becomes much easier.

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AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY: This site includes job listings and fellowship information for graduate students and PhDs.

MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS INDEX: This index includes lists of applications provided by the mathematicians profiled on the bulletin board (see above), and is a quick reference to some of the fields of mathematics used in specific industry and government settings.

MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: The MAA offers over forty-five Career Profiles of professionals who use mathematics on a daily basis - some in academia and government, but most are drawn from industry. This database contains mathematicians from all degree levels, and is especially easy to scan for position title and organization/firm.

STATISTICS JOB SITE: The American Statistical Association has jobs listings in research, government, and industry settings and that typically require an advanced degree in Math and/or Statistics.

PHDS.ORG: A list of career resources for science, math, and engineering students. It includes a career guide and information on postgraduate life and finding a job.

If you have any questions, contact our Assistant Director for Graduate Student Career Services, Rosanne Ecker. Email Rosanne or call 443-3616 to arrange an appointment with her.