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=== Work environment === Neuroscientists research and study both the [[biological]] and [[psychological]] aspects of the nervous system.<ref name=":0" /> Once neuroscientists finish their post doctoral programs, 39% go on to perform more doctoral work, while 36% take on faculty jobs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.science.org/content/article/where-are-neuroscience-jobs|title=Where Are the Neuroscience Jobs?|website=www.sciencemag.org|access-date=2016-03-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317054857/http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2011/11/where-are-neuroscience-jobs|archive-date=2016-03-17|date=2011-11-18}}</ref> Neuroscientists use a wide range of mathematical methods, computer programs, biochemical approaches and imaging techniques such as [[magnetic resonance imaging]], [[computed tomography angiography]], and [[Diffusion MRI|diffusion tensor imaging]].{{define}}<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-should-i-expect-from-a-neuroscience-job.htm|title=What Should I Expect from a Neuroscience Job? (with pictures)|website=wiseGEEK|access-date=2016-03-29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416140408/http://www.wisegeek.com/what-should-i-expect-from-a-neuroscience-job.htm|archive-date=2016-04-16}}</ref> Imaging techniques allow scientists to observe physical changes in the brain and spinal cord, as signals occur. Neuroscientists can also be part of several different neuroscience [[:Category:Neuroscience organizations|organizations]] where they can publish and read different research topics.
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