Computational neuroscience (also known as theoretical neuroscience or mathematical neuroscience) is a branch of neuroscience which employs mathematics, computer science, theoretical analysis and abstractions of the brain to understand the principles that govern the development, structure, physiology and cognitive
Computational neuroscience and neural data analysis relies on linear algebra, probability, basic statistics, and calculus (derivates and ODEs).
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Researchers may work on research projects and also perform teaching duties.
Some computational neuroscientists may work for companies that specialize in machine learning, while others work for pharmaceutical or medical device companies where they have research and development responsibilities.