Doctor of Philosophy (School of Maths Sciences)

The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.As a PhD candidate you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.PhD graduates in the Mathematical Sciences are valued by a range of employers for their demonstrated creativity, innovation, independence, research and problem-solving abilities, and organisational skills. A PhD in Mathematical Sciences can lead to a whole new world of opportunities. For example, you may:become a researcher in a university, industry, or government research organisation such as CSIRO, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Geoscience Australia, Australian Signal Directorate, Defence Science and Technology Group;work in areas requiring quantitative skills such as finance, environmental modelling, quantitative biology, data science, computation;gain access to a wide range of careers, not just in academic research.[048376E]