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Postdoctoral Associate in Early Literacy Research and Development
University at Buffalo
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Posted: 17-Jun-26
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7242111
Postdoctoral Associate in Early Literacy Research and Development
Position Information
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate in Early Literacy Research and Development
Department: Learning and Instruction
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62946
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI), an Institute of Education Sciences (IES) funded national research and development (R&D) center supported.
CELaRAI (LinkedIn: CELaRAI) is a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) for early literacy education, particularly for children in kindergarten through grade 2. CELaRAI brings together researchers across AI, learning sciences, early literacy, and AI ethics to design, study, and scale innovative AI-powered tools that support early literacy development.
The Postdoctoral Associate will support the multidisciplinary R&D project. The position is ideal for a scholar with expertise in early literacy and interest in collaborative research at the intersection of literacy, educational technology, and classroom implementation.
The Postdoctoral Associate will play a central role in coordinating literacy-focused research and development activities, supporting study implementation, collaborating with interdisciplinary partners, and contributing to dissemination products. This position requires strong organizational skills; research expertise; experience assessing and teaching literacy with young children; and the ability to work across research, design, and school partnership contexts.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Associate will:
- Coordinate day-to-day literacy-related research and development activities for the project
- Support the design and refinement of literacy tasks, prompts, scaffolds, and instructional supports related to decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- Assist with the design and implementation of research studies in school and classroom settings
- Coordinate data collection, organization, and management across project activities
- Conduct or support qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods data analysis
- Prepare research materials, protocols, summaries, and project documentation
- Supervise and support graduate and undergraduate research assistants, as needed
- Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary project team members across literacy, learning sciences, and technology-related areas
- Participate in regular project meetings, planning sessions, and cross-team coordination
- Contribute to manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, grant proposals, and other dissemination products
- Support communication and relationship-building with school and community partners
- Assist with iterative design and refinement processes based on classroom feedback, user data, and research findings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of early literacy development and evidence-based instruction
- Ability to translate literacy research into developmentally appropriate research and design recommendations
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to collaborative team-based work
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain high-quality research documentation
- Commitment to equity-oriented and community-responsive research and development
Expected Contributions
The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to a dynamic project designed to improve literacy outcomes for young children through research-based innovation. The position offers opportunities for scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and participation in large-scale project development and dissemination.
Learn more:
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
This position is based on grant funding and will be reviewed year to year up to 3 years.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- An earned doctorate by 8/1/26 in literacy or reading education, child development, early childhood education, learning sciences, or another closely related field, with specific expertise in early literacy
- Demonstrated expertise in early literacy development, assessment, and instruction, especially in one or more of the following areas: decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and/or comprehension
- Experience conducting education or literacy research in schools, classrooms, or other applied learning settings
- Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research design, data collection, and analysis
- Evidence of scholarly writing and dissemination, such as peer-reviewed publications, reports, dissertations, or conference presentations
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and collaborative projects
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, teachers, school partners, and research assistants
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Experience in K-2 literacy research, instruction, and/or intervention design
- Experience with design-based research, iterative development, improvement science, and/or user-centered design
- Experience supporting teacher professional learning, instructional coaching, and/or classroom implementation of interventions
- Experience supervising graduate or undergraduate research assistants
- Experience with educational technology, AI-supported learning tools, speech/language data, and/or digital literacy research
- Experience working with multilingual learners, low-income students, and/or historically underserved student populations
- Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary research teams.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter describing qualifications, research interests, and fit with CELaRAI
- Curriculum vitae
- One or two representative publications
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Dr. X Christine Wang
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Professor and Search Committee Chair
Contact's Email: wangxc@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4056
Posting Dates
Posted: 06/16/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 08/01/2026
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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