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So I'm guessing there's a handful of professorship positions, of pure mathematics and getting the published papers. And everyone else kind of just gets normal
by offtop5 6y ago
So I'm guessing there's a handful of professorship positions, of pure mathematics and getting the published papers.
And everyone else kind of just gets normal jobs in the private sector. I think a lot of quants come from PhD mathematics
- _hl_ 6y agoThere's a handful of extremely accomplished professors, but beyond that contributions come from all over the place. Anyone with a bright idea can contribute. As for getting paid to do it, well, you are probably right, but for many people it is probably also just a bit of a hobby.