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Sleep Number Corporation

Sales Representative

Buckeye, AZ · On-site

$47K - $58K/yr

At Sleep Number, you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable ...

Sleep Number Corporation

Sales Representative

Buckeye, AZ · On-site

$47K - $58K/yr

At Sleep Number, you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable ...

Sleep Number Corporation

Store Manager

Surprise, AZ · On-site

$80K - $94K/yr

At Sleep Number, you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable ...

Sleep Number Corporation

Sales Representative

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$47K - $58K/yr

At Sleep Number, you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable ...

Sleep Number Corporation

Store Manager

Surprise, AZ

$80K - $94K/yr

At Sleep Number, you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable ...

Sleep Number Corporation

Store Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$80K - $94K/yr

At Sleep Number, you'll be part of a team redefining what's possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable ...

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What is sleep research?

A Sleep Research job involves studying sleep patterns, disorders, and the effects of sleep on overall health. Researchers in this field conduct experiments, analyze data, and work with participants to understand how sleep impacts cognitive and physical well-being. They may work in laboratories, universities, hospitals, or private research institutions. Their work helps develop treatments for sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in sleep research?

Daily responsibilities in sleep research often include designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing sleep-related data (such as EEG or actigraphy), and monitoring participant progress throughout studies. You may also be responsible for preparing study protocols, maintaining research equipment, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards and institutional guidelines. Collaboration with clinicians, statisticians, and other researchers is common, and publishing findings or presenting at conferences may also be part of the role. This combination of tasks provides a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment for those passionate about understanding sleep.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in sleep research, and why are they important?

To thrive in Sleep Research, you typically need a background in neuroscience, psychology, or a related biomedical field, along with strong analytical and research skills. Familiarity with polysomnography equipment, data analysis software (such as MATLAB or SPSS), and human subjects research protocols is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication skills are highly valued in this role. These competencies enable researchers to conduct accurate studies, effectively analyze complex sleep data, and communicate findings within multidisciplinary teams.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posting Number
req26319
Department
Psychiatry
Department Website Link
https://medicine.arizona.edu/psychiatry
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is now considering applications for a Post-Doctoral level associate. We are leading the effort to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and give direction to community efforts to improve behavioral health. William "Scott" Killgore, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience that joined the University of Arizona July 1, 2014. He brings an active research program from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, including his Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory. The Lab is devoted to the study of emotional intelligence, PTSD, mTBI, stress and related conditions. Dr. Killgore's innovative work is funded by the Department of Defense, and recent research focuses on effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, chronic sleep restriction, and the use of stimulant countermeasures on the cognitive-affective systems within the brain. A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory directed by William "Scott" Killgore, PhD. https://scanlab.arizona.edu/ This position is focused on the area of emotional intelligence training and will work alongside Dr. Killgore to lead a study on the efficacy and refinement of an online emotional intelligence training program. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work collaboratively with the Study Coordinator, Lab Manager, and Principal Investigator to play an integral role in all aspects of this research project.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design emotional intelligence training materials.
  • Write protocols, reports, and grants.
  • Oversee overall study coordination including subject recruitment, research technician training and education.
  • Administer emotional, personality, and psychophysiological assessments.
  • Conduct statistical analysis of behavioral, psychophysiological, and neuroimaging data.
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and other venues.
  • Travel and assist with aspects of project that are conducted at remote sites, as necessary, and various other duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Technological knowledge base in graphic design, computer programming and/or user interface design.
  • Skilled in developing web-based intervention platforms.
  • Background in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL, TrackVis,CONN).
  • Exceptional skills in experimental design, quantitative methods, and statistical analysis, and the ability to carry out independent data manipulation and sophisticated statistical analyses using standard software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, BMDP, JMP, SAS).

Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in psychology, affective neuroscience, cognitive/social neuroscience, and/or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in studying emotional/social processes using psychophysiological (e.g., EEG, skin conductance, heart rate variability, biomarkers) or neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, DTI, VBM, PET, connectivity) methods.
  • Background in computational methods used in neuroimaging (e.g., Matlab, UNIX, LINUX, C/C++, SPM, AFNI, Freesurfer, FSL, TrackVis,CONN).
  • Strong peer-reviewed publication record in the area of emotional intelligence, social cognition, or affective neuroscience.
  • History of work on projects relating to emotional intelligence, emotional/social cognition, and/or affective neuroscience.
  • Demonstrated solid mastery of written English. -Interest in sleep research.
  • Experience in neuroimaging and/or psychophysiological data collection and analysis.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Sarah Green srgreen1@arizona.edu
Open Date
6/22/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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