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Doctorate or professional mathematician: both paths considered.

Doctorate or professional mathematician: both paths considered. The different career paths taken from the same masters course of two female mathematicians. By Lindsay-Marie Armstrong and Sharon Evans. Lindsay-Marie Armstrong. BSc Mathematics - Northumbria University

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Doctorate or professional mathematician: both paths considered.

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  1. Doctorate or professional mathematician: both paths considered. The different career paths taken from the same masters course of two female mathematicians. By Lindsay-Marie Armstrong and Sharon Evans

  2. Lindsay-Marie Armstrong BSc Mathematics - Northumbria University MSc Computational Fluid Dynamics - Leeds University PhD Energy Technology - Southampton University I am currently in the final stages of my PhD in Energy Technology where my project focuses on the computational fluid dynamic modelling of biomass thermal conversion in fluidised beds. In addition to this I assist with lecturing first year students in Matlab and further computational methods.

  3. Sharon Evans BA German and Mathematics - University of Wales, Aberystwyth MSc Computational Fluid Dynamics - Leeds University Thermo-Fluids Engineer - Rolls Royce Plc I have been working for the Submarine sector of Rolls Royce since October 2007. Initially I worked in the Testing and Trials Team before moving on to the Performance Team and since July 2009 I have been working on Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis for the Core Thermal Hydraulics and Rigs Team.

  4. Key Differences

  5. Pros/Cons: Doctorate

  6. Pros/Cons: Industry

  7. Conclusions A Masters degree is a good stepping-stone for both academic and industrial routes. For academic research, a PhD is generally preferred. For entry into industry, a PhD can be perceived as an over-qualification – except in highly specialised technical roles. Have a clear idea of where you want to be in 5 years time before making any decisions. Don’t do a PhD just to become Dr Somebody.

  8. Any Questions?

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