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What is the difference between Temporary Sleep Study vs Sleep Technologist?

AspectTemporary Sleep StudySleep Technologist
CredentialsMay require basic training or certificationRequires certification (e.g., RPSGT) and specialized training
Work EnvironmentTemporary setups in clinics or hospitals for specific studiesLong-term work in sleep labs, hospitals, or clinics
Employer & IndustrySleep centers, research facilities, hospitalsSleep clinics, hospitals, healthcare providers
Job FocusConducting individual sleep studies temporarilyOverseeing sleep studies, patient care, data analysis

In summary, a Temporary Sleep Study involves conducting specific sleep tests for a limited period, often with minimal certification requirements. A Sleep Technologist, however, is a trained professional responsible for managing sleep studies long-term, requiring certification and comprehensive patient care skills.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

University Of Nebraska Medical Center rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 1,020 rated hospitals

Job description

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2025 - 303 Department Neurological Sciences 50001975 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule As directed by supervisor Requisition Category Research - Academic Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic) Job Requisition Begin Date 12/16/2025
Position Qualification
Position Summary
The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks a post-doctoral research associate that will work in the laboratory of Dr. Peng Zhong (principal investigator/PI) with the PI and his research team to plan, develop, implement, and conduct research projects at UNMC. Dr. Zhong's laboratory is interested in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying the bidirectional relationship between sleep and neurodegenerative (i.e., Alzheimer's disease), neuropsychiatric diseases (i.e., drug addiction). Taking advantage of multiple state-of-the-art techniques (e.g., gene profiling, virus-mediated circuit tracing, calcium imaging/optrode recording, fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recordings, patch clamp slice recording, optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulation, and gene manipulation), the PI's lab plan to interrogate the neural circuits controlling sleep/wake and studying the pathophysiology of sleep circuits in the generation of sleep disorders. Duties involve experimental design, data collection, data analyses, and preparation of scholarly products. Scholarly products will include peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, extramural grant applications and progress reports.
Postdoctoral Research Associate will also assist with mouse colony management and histological studies.
For consideration and to apply for this position, applicants must submit a current CV, a brief statement of research interests (one paragraph), and the names and contact information of three references tohttps://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/94522
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., neuroscience, molecular biology)
Supplemental Qualifications
1. Strong scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills, good early track record of submitted or published peer-reviewed articles, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work as a team member and ability to advise and supervise more junior laboratory personnel.
2. Experience with optogenetics, chemogenetics, fiber photometry, microendoscopy and in vivo electrophysiological recording.
3. Experience with whole-cell brain slice electrophysiological recordings.
4. Experience with molecular biology, neuroanatomy and mouse behavior.
5. Experience with programming in languages including Python, R, MATLAB is highly desired.

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