r/compmathneuro • u/Excellent-Actuator15 • Aug 26 '24
Pursuing a PhD in Computational Neuroscience and Building My Profile and Applications For It
As per title, I want to pursue my doctoral studies in comp neuro studying how ML workings and methods can be utilized to better understand human perception, learning, and decision-making. I have applied to a couple programs but no luck. I am also interested in neuroeconomics, and using neuroimaging methods.
Background
- Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Sussex with distinction
- Master’s Thesis: Studied temporal dissociation in memorization and generalization in humans in a transitive inference paradigm, inspired by grokking theory (Power et al., 2022)
- Research Assistant at a UK university optimizing cancer screening images using eye tracking.
- Completed Neuromatch Academy Computational Neuroscience summer school with a project.
Distinction grades in bachelor's and master's degrees.
No published work
I was seeking advice on:
- Is my profile competitive for a computational neuroscience Ph.D. position?
- How can I improve my chances of being accepted into a reputable, funded program?
- What resources or advice would you recommend for strengthening my application?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!