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Postdoctoral Associate in AI Ethics and Early Literacy Education University at Buffalo in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Grant-funded postdoctoral associate position, reviewed year to year for up to 3 years. Salary range is $60,000-$65,000.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
University at Buffalo
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Postdoctoral Associate position at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) in the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI), an Institute of Education Sciences (IES)-funded national research and development center.
The role is centered on the center’s AI Ethics Thrust and focuses on responsible AI, trustworthy AI, and the ethical governance of educational technology for early literacy education, especially for children in kindergarten through grade 2. The postdoc will work with the Principal Investigator, the AI Ethics Committee, technical and research teams, and external advisors to develop responsible AI guidelines, review the center’s AI-powered early literacy system (AIRE) for bias and ethical concerns, and support ethical oversight during pilot testing and classroom deployment.
This opportunity is especially suitable for candidates with a doctorate in philosophy, education, learning sciences, computer science, information science, STS, public policy, law, or a related field, and with experience in AI ethics, algorithmic fairness, governance, research design, and scholarly dissemination. Preferred experience includes educational technology, child data privacy, bias audits, FERPA/COPPA-related issues, interdisciplinary teamwork, and collaboration with engineering or machine learning groups.
The position is grant funded and reviewed year to year for up to 3 years. Salary range: $60,000-$65,000. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 10, 2026, with the position open until filled. The desired start date is December 1, 2026.
How to apply: submit a cover letter, CV, one or two representative publications, and contact information for three references through the University at Buffalo posting.
Funding details
Grant-funded postdoctoral associate position, reviewed year to year for up to 3 years. Salary range is $60,000-$65,000.
What's required
An earned doctorate by the time of hire in a field relevant to AI ethics such as philosophy, learning sciences, education, computer science, information science, science and technology studies, public policy, law, or another closely related field; demonstrated expertise in AI ethics, responsible AI, trustworthy AI, algorithmic fairness, or ethical governance of technology; experience applying ethical frameworks or governance processes to technology design, evaluation, or deployment; experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research design, data collection, and analysis; evidence of scholarly writing and dissemination; strong organizational, written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative skills; ability to work effectively with faculty, technical teams, teachers, school partners, and research assistants. Preferred: experience with AI or educational technology in K-12 or early childhood settings; bias audits, fairness evaluations, model evaluations, or algorithmic impact assessments; student data privacy or child online safety frameworks such as FERPA, COPPA, and state AI guidance; ethics committees or review boards; collaboration with engineering or machine learning teams; design-based research, improvement science, or user-centered design; supervision of student assistants; work with multilingual learners, low-income students, and/or historically underserved populations; interdisciplinary research experience.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter describing qualifications, research interests, and fit with CELaRAI, a CV, one or two representative publications, and contact information for three references. Apply through the University at Buffalo job posting.
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