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FSU launches Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences
The new lectureship recognizes extraordinary achievement and influence in chemistry while giving FSU faculty and students opportunities to engage with leading scientists. The lectureship also elevates the national visibility and reputation of Florida State University’s distinguished Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
FSU chemists awarded more than $2M in NSF funding to advance materials research
Four Florida State University faculty members from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have received more than $2 million from the National Science Foundation to advance the development of new materials for applications in areas including energy, data storage and technological advances like quantum computing and medical devices.
Research from the Bleiholder group is highlighted in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Bleiholder and his team worked with Bruker Daltonics to develop Tandem-Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry (Tandem-TIMS). This combines tandem ion mobility spectrometry with tandem mass spectrometry to disentangle three overlapping layers of molecular complexity: molecular form, three-dimensional shape, and binding or assembly state, he says.
FSU launches Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences
The new lectureship recognizes extraordinary achievement and influence in chemistry while giving FSU faculty and students opportunities to engage with leading scientists. The lectureship also elevates the national visibility and reputation of Florida State University’s distinguished Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
FSU chemists awarded more than $2M in NSF funding to advance materials research
Four Florida State University faculty members from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have received more than $2 million from the National Science Foundation to advance the development of new materials for applications in areas including energy, data storage and technological advances like quantum computing and medical devices.
Research from the Bleiholder group is highlighted in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Bleiholder and his team worked with Bruker Daltonics to develop Tandem-Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry (Tandem-TIMS). This combines tandem ion mobility spectrometry with tandem mass spectrometry to disentangle three overlapping layers of molecular complexity: molecular form, three-dimensional shape, and binding or assembly state, he says.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professors in
Theoretical/Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University seeks candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in theoretical/computational chemistry and biochemistry. One position is open to all areas of theory and computation relevant to the chemical and biochemical sciences. The second position will focus on leveraging advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for chemistry and biochemistry, broadly defined. Applications where AI/ML work is complemented by experimental validation are also encouraged.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop nationally and internationally recognized and externally funded research programs in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Application materials including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research prospectus, and a teaching statement should be uploaded with the online application for job ID 63298 at http://jobs.fsu.edu. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to facultysearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on October 16, 2026. Florida State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equal-opportunity-compliance-engagement/equal-employment-opportunity-eeo
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Molecular Biodesign
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine. Leveraging the resources of the Institute of Molecular Biophysics (IMB), this search is open to all areas of the chemical sciences with a focus on molecular biodesign, including biochemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, chemical biology, bioinorganic chemistry, and biophysical chemistry.
We seek outstanding candidates pursuing innovative experimental research that advances the molecular understanding of biological systems and enables the discovery and development of new therapeutics. Candidates whose research incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized and externally funded research program in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Application materials including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research prospectus, and a teaching statement should be uploaded with the online application for job ID 63299 at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to facultysearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on October 19, 2026. FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf