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Mathematicians

Tips for Entry

Read publications such as the Journal of the American Mathematical Society (https://www.ams.org/journals) and various publications by the Mathematical Association of America (https://maa.org/resources) to learn more the field.

Visit the following Web sites for job listings:

  • https://mathclassifieds.org/browse-jobs
  • http://www.ams.org/learning-careers/employment-services/employment-services
  • https://www.siam.org/programs-initiatives/professional-development/career-resources
  • https://jobs.imstat.org/home/index.cfm?

Join professional associations such as the American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the Association for Women in Mathematics, to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities.

Participate in the Association for Women in Mathematics’ Mentor Network, which "is intended to link mentors with a variety of groups: recent PhD’s, graduate students, undergraduates, high school and grade school students, and teachers."

Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office. Additionally, information on internships is available at these Web sites: https://www.ams.org/opportunities.

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