Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Molecular Biodesign

Florida State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in molecular biodesign at the interface 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

Qualifications

• Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in molecular biodesign.
• Open to all areas of the chemical sciences with focus on molecular biodesign.
• Expectations include building a funded research program and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Candidates whose research incorporates AI/ML are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Collaborate across disciplines within FSU and with external partners.

Job description

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.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.