Math/Physics Masters+PhD track for industry jobs

>>8663042
>Is Linear Algebra THE way to go if you want to do a PhD
What?

>>8663055

I'm asking if it is the most easily applicable line of research if I want to get an R&D job after finishing my Ph.D

>>8663042
If you want something easy you should go into number theory.

>>8663105

Number Theory is the absolute last thing I'd do.

Pathetic attempt at trolling.

I would say that linear algebra, numerical analysis, differential equations (odes and pdes), graph theory ***, number theory, topology -- it's all good shit. Don't worry about what will be applicable in the real world and just do the math you like. You can make it work.

>>8663150
Exactly. Not very many people study math because they expect to get rich off of it. They study math because they enjoy doing math.

>>8663042
It's very simple. Google the jobs you have in mind. Check the requirements. Is it Linear Algebra? Use your brain. Find your own pathway.

Also, if you're in undergrad majoring in math, you're going to spend 4 years learning broad strokes and getting experience in a lot of different fields. You'll figure it out by the time you graduate

I work in R&D.

Mathematics is the wrong way to go if this is what you want to do. If you go for maths anyway, do statistics. The office I work in has about 200 people. 2 of them are mathematicians. Both specialised in stats.

You want R&D, do physics.

>>8663296
What about R&D like Bell Labs?

>>8663299
No idea. I imagine they would have a handful of mathematicians, but the turnover would be so low that there will probably never be a vacancy. The two mathematicians that work with me are about 60 and been with the company forever. I don't think they're looking to replace them, they want physicists. There's very little that mathematicians offer most R&D labs outside statistics that a physicist couldn't do.

>>8663296
While you're here how available are r&d jobs?

>>8663042
linear algebra is a very deep field in modern mathematics (many people do not actually realize this fact)

you will not be able to make it academia studying any topic without at minimum masters. PhD is the only way to get a consistent pay

>>8663326
Very if you have the right skills. I did a summer placement in my final year and they keep emailing me asking me to come back because they're short staffed. Was a good company too.

>>8663333
What field of physics did you study in?

>>8663341
Photonics. Massively under-saturated job market.