Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning

Overview

The Gatsby Unit is a world-class centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning. The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit from University College London (UCL) provides a unique opportunity for a critical mass of theoreticians to interact closely with each other and with other world-class research groups across UCL. 

Teaching is supplemented with regular research talks, journal clubs and reading groups, extensive seminar programmes and participation in international conferences. As a student you will have ready access to all members of academic staff, not just your immediate supervisors. 

Careers

It is expected that most Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience and Machine Learning students will go on to postdoctoral positions in institutions across the world although some may take up posts in industry as senior research scientists or similar.

Most of our graduates have continued within the Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning fields. 63% of PhD alumni have secured academic positions in top Institutions such as University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Edinburgh University, MPI for Intelligent Systems, Columbia, Princeton, Caltech, École Normale Supérieure Paris and HHMI Janelia Research Campus.

25% of PhD alumni have gone on to work in organisations including Google DeepMind, Amazon, Facebook, Samsung, Babylon Health, and others.