| Name | Field ofStudy |
|---|
| Neuroscientist | General term for someone who studies any aspect of the nervous system. |
| Neuroanatomist | Studies the structure (anatomy) of the nervous system |
| Neurobiologist | Studies the biology of the nervous system. |
| Neurochemist | Studies the chemistry (for example, neurotransmitters) of the nervous system |
| NeurologicalSurgeon | An M.D. who performs surgery on the nervous system (brain, spinal, nerves) |
| Neurologist | An M.D. who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system. |
| Neuropathologist | An M.D. or Ph.D. who studies diseases of the nervous system. |
| Neuropharmacologist | Studies the action of drugs on the nervous system and/or behavior. |
| Neurophysiologist | Studies the physiology (electrical responses) of the nervous system. |
| Neuropsychologist | Studies brain/behavior relationships especially cognitivefunction. |
Physiological Psychologist
Psychobiologist
Biological Psychologist | Studies the neural basis of behavior. |
| Psychiatrist | M.D. who diagnoses and treats mental disorders. |
| Psychophysicist | Measures perceptual abilities. |
| EEGTechnician | Records electrical activity from the brain. |
Jobs forNeuroscientists
I have written an on-lineseminar about a career in neuroscience. This seminar discusses how tobecome a neuroscientist, the different types of neuroscientists and theduties and responsibilities of a neuroscientist.
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