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is there any careers that combine cognitive/brain science, computer science, psychology, and neuroscience or something around this because I am a freshman computer science major but want to get my Phd in cogsci but unsure on what I could do with it
I am interested in all of these paths and would like to have a career relating or combining them that is not your typical UX designer or software engineer.
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Michael’s Answer
Okay, I am a clinical neuropsychologist myself, but it sounds like you want to go way further into the matrix than that.
https://neuralink.com/careers/
Neuralink has internships and positions open for NEUROENGINEERs and SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERNSHIP
So what would it take to do this?
Key qualifications for Software Internship:
3+ years of software engineering experience (including personal/school experience)
9+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, open source contributions, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
1+ previous technical internship
Preferred qualifications:
NOTE: You do not need to have any of the below qualifications to be considered for this role!
Familiarity with Ruby, Python, and/or Javascript
Familiarity with C/C++/Rust
Familiarity with container management and orchestration
Familiarity with web application frameworks like Ruby on Rails or Django
Familiarity with HTML/CSS
Experience with infrastructure development
So it sounds like you would need a solid basis in software engineering. for this route.
What does a neuroengineer need?
Key qualifications:
Evidence of exceptional ability in neuroscience, biomedical engineering or a related field.
4+ years of academic or industry experience.
Experience working in neurobiology, including experimental and analytical design.
A strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles.
A strong record of accomplishment in their field, including publications, presentations, and patents.
Proficiency with Python.
Try this: find the person with the job you want to have and backtrace to how they got there. This means some field trips to actual work sites and talking to people employed in the field. Internships are the way to go.
The psychology part of me wants to match you to the job so you are happy.
https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/
Consider taking this test and then matching your personality to the exact job you are suited for and the type of money you need to make. Its free.
https://neuralink.com/careers/
Neuralink has internships and positions open for NEUROENGINEERs and SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERNSHIP
So what would it take to do this?
Key qualifications for Software Internship:
3+ years of software engineering experience (including personal/school experience)
9+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, open source contributions, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
1+ previous technical internship
Preferred qualifications:
NOTE: You do not need to have any of the below qualifications to be considered for this role!
Familiarity with Ruby, Python, and/or Javascript
Familiarity with C/C++/Rust
Familiarity with container management and orchestration
Familiarity with web application frameworks like Ruby on Rails or Django
Familiarity with HTML/CSS
Experience with infrastructure development
So it sounds like you would need a solid basis in software engineering. for this route.
What does a neuroengineer need?
Key qualifications:
Evidence of exceptional ability in neuroscience, biomedical engineering or a related field.
4+ years of academic or industry experience.
Experience working in neurobiology, including experimental and analytical design.
A strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles.
A strong record of accomplishment in their field, including publications, presentations, and patents.
Proficiency with Python.
Try this: find the person with the job you want to have and backtrace to how they got there. This means some field trips to actual work sites and talking to people employed in the field. Internships are the way to go.
The psychology part of me wants to match you to the job so you are happy.
https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/
Consider taking this test and then matching your personality to the exact job you are suited for and the type of money you need to make. Its free.
This was super helpful, thank you! I originally wanted to be a clinical neuropsychologist but switched do to the time in school. How do you like working as one?
Kat
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Dana’s Answer
Those majors seem to align with Neuralink.
Thank you, Dana for the advice.
Kat
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Atul’s Answer
First things first - pick one major and minor or double major to finish 4- year undergraduate.
Once you finish BS/BA - focus on the graduate program to study what you want to accomplish.
Do not have a shotgun approach to realize that you are overwhelmed and cannot achieve your dream.
As you go along you will discover yourself and might have a narrower focus/vision to do what you enjoy.
Once you finish BS/BA - focus on the graduate program to study what you want to accomplish.
Do not have a shotgun approach to realize that you are overwhelmed and cannot achieve your dream.
As you go along you will discover yourself and might have a narrower focus/vision to do what you enjoy.
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Kat