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FSU chemist earns $1.8M NIH grant to create complex molecules for biomedical and pharmaceutical use
Joel M. Smith, an assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, received the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award, or MIRA, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the potential that synthesizing small, complex molecules could have on the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.
Florida State University chemistry graduate students launch successful glove recycling initiative
Kristen Weeks and Carley Reid, two chemistry graduate students at Florida State University, have taken their passion for sustainability beyond the lab by initiating a glove recycling project.
FSU chemist earns prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for education and research contributions
A Florida State University faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has earned a highly competitive award for her work in improving the efficiency of solar cells as well as innovation in and dedication to education.
FSU chemist earns $1.8M NIH grant to create complex molecules for biomedical and pharmaceutical use
Joel M. Smith, an assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, received the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award, or MIRA, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the potential that synthesizing small, complex molecules could have on the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.
Florida State University chemistry graduate students launch successful glove recycling initiative
Kristen Weeks and Carley Reid, two chemistry graduate students at Florida State University, have taken their passion for sustainability beyond the lab by initiating a glove recycling project.
FSU chemist earns prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award for education and research contributions
A Florida State University faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has earned a highly competitive award for her work in improving the efficiency of solar cells as well as innovation in and dedication to education.
Multiple Tenure-Track Openings at the Intersection of Chemistry and Health
Bolstered by a $125 million investment, Florida State University aims to significantly enhance its biomedical and translational research portfolio. In concert with this strategic investment, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. This search is open to all areas of research that intersect chemistry and health. Florida State University is expanding its health-related research capacity in partnership with regional healthcare facilities including Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and the Mayo Clinic. We seek creative colleagues to add to a thriving Department that continues to make significant advances at the interface of chemistry and health across many subfields.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized and externally funded research programs in addition to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. Application materials including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research prospectus and a combined diversity and teaching statement should be uploaded at http://jobs.fsu.edu (job ID = 55882). Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to facultysearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on October 16th.
Teaching Faculty Position
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University (FSU) seeks to fill a full-time, 12-month renewable Teaching Faculty I position beginning in Spring 2024. This is a continuing, non-tenure track position with opportunities for promotion and career advancement. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate organic chemistry lecture courses and associated laboratory courses, as well as participate in curriculum development within their discipline. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution and a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching. Applications should be submitted to https://jobs.fsu.edu (job ID # 56114) and must include a cover letter, CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Three confidential letters of recommendation should also be sent by email to jobsearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on November 1st, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.