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Gregory Choppin Endowed Professorship in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University seeks to fill the Gregory Choppin Endowed Professorship in Chemistry to grow and lead a departmental initiative in the area of Sustainable & Environmental Chemistry, contributing to FSU’s ASPIRE Strategic Plan (https://aspire.fsu.edu/). Applications are encouraged from individuals with distinguished records of research accomplishments, as evidenced by high-impact publications, external funding, and recognition from the scientific community. The Choppin Professor will be expected to maintain a nationally- and internationally-recognized research program, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and to collaborate with faculty members across the department and university, as well as outside partners. The appointment is expected to be made at the senior level with tenure with the expected start date of August 4, 2025. Applications should be submitted to http://jobs.fsu.edu (job ID 57840) and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Questions may be directed to choppinchairsearch@chem.fsu.edu. Review of the applications will begin in early October 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

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Tenure-Track Opening at the Intersection of Chemistry and Health: Biomaterials

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 a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried, in the area of Biomaterials, broadly defined. We seek areas of research that intersect with chemistry, biomaterials and health, and support Florida State University in its effort to expand health-related research in partnership with regional healthcare facilities including Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and the Mayo Clinic. We seek a creative colleague to add to a thriving Department that continues to make significant advances at the interface of chemistry and health across many subfields.

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 58549 at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to biomatsearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on October 16,
2024.

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Tenure Track Opening for Molecular Bio-design Initiative

Florida State University is expanding its health-related research capacity in partnership with regional healthcare facilities including Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and the Mayo Clinic. In concert with this strategic investment, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried. This search is open to all areas of biomedically oriented research in the chemical sciences. These areas include, but are not limited to, biochemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, chemical biology, bioinorganic chemistry and biophysical chemistry. 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 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 58548 at https://jobs.fsu.edu.Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to molbiodsearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on October 16, 2024.

FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran 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

Tenure Track Opening for Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry Initiative

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University seeks to fill a tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried, in Sustainable and/or Environmental Chemistry, a priority growth area at all levels for the Department (https://www.chem.fsu.edu) and University. Applicants with creative research interests in all subfields of Chemistry relating to this broad topic are encouraged to apply. The interdisciplinary areas of interest include, but are not limited to, catalysis, measurement science, renewable energy, green synthesis, and recycling/circular chemistry. Multiple opportunities for collaboration in Sustainable and/or Environmental Chemistry exist across the University, which boasts several world-class Centers and Institutes (https://www.fsu.edu/academics/centers.html). Our new Aspire plan focuses on resources to aid excellence in research (https://aspire.fsu.edu/report/).

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized and externally supported research program in addition to teaching both 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 58534 at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to sustenvsearch@chem.fsu.edu. Application review will begin on October 16, 2024.

FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran 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