We are always looking for motivated members to join our team and help improve literacy instructional and assessment practices. Search below to see if there are available roles and consider contributing your talents to the Tennessee Reading Research Center.
Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholars
For those who have completed their doctoral studies or who are considering a research sabbatical in fields relevant to the work of the Tennessee Reading Research Center (special education, literacy, communication sciences and disorders, cognitive psychology, school psychology, educational measurement, or statistics) a postdoctoral position can provide important opportunities to gain research experience.
Graduate Students
Graduate students who join the Tennessee Reading Research Center team work toward an advanced degree in special education; literacy; or evaluation, statistics, and methodology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville while gaining real-world experience working for one of the leading reading research centers in the United States.
STAFF POSITIONS
STUDENT WORKERS
Are you a current UTK student interested in working with the Tennessee Reading Research Center? Current openings are listed below. Contact us with any questions.
Data Processor
“One of the things I absolutely adore about my job at the Tennessee Reading Research Center is the collaborative work environment. I have always felt comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance, which has been instrumental in my growth as a student programmer. The support and friendly demeanor of my colleagues have helped me improve my skillset and made every day at work an enjoyable experience. I can confidently say that I enter the workplace with a smile on my face, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work in such a positive and supportive environment.”
-Bella Matasic, former student employee
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