Associate Chair of Research (MD/DO or PhD)– Rhode Island with an Ivy League University
About the Role
The Department of Family Medicine at Care New England, an affiliate of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, seeks an innovative and accomplished physician investigator or research scientist to serve as the Associate Chair of Research within an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine program. This senior leadership role is ideal for a dynamic academic physician or research scientist committed to advancing primary care scholarship, mentoring residents and faculty, and building a sustainable, high-impact research enterprise.
The Associate Chair of Research reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine and receives 20% protected time for research leadership and administration. The position is eligible for a Brown University faculty appointment at an appropriate academic rank.
Responsibilities
- Lead the research division and provide strategic direction for all departmental research initiatives.
- Mentor junior researchers, including faculty, fellows, residents, and students, in research methodology and grant writing.
- Maintain an active, externally funded research program in Family Medicine-relevant areas.
- Apply for and secure competitive grant funding from federal agencies and foundations.
Requirements
- Board-certified MD/DO in Family Medicine or PhD with an established record in primary care research.
- Demonstrated track record of federally funded research in Family Medicine or related health fields.
- Minimum of 5 years conducting independent research with sustained external funding.
About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization. CNE fuels medical research, attracts top specialty-trained physicians, and develops innovative programs while engaging in critical health discussions within the communities it serves.