Associate Chair of Research (MD/DO or PhD)– Rhode Island with an Ivy League University

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 our ACGME accredited Family Medicine program.  

This is a senior leadership opportunity 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 within a thriving academic department.  

Associate Chair of Research Position Overview 

• Lead the research division and provide strategic direction for all departmental research initiatives 
• Mentor junior researchers including faculty, fellows, residents and students research methodology and grant writing 
• Maintain and active externally funded research program in Family Medicine relevant areas
• Apply for and secure competitive grant funding from federal agencies and foundations
• Position reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine
• 20% protected time for research leadership and administration
• Eligible for Brown University faculty appointment academic rank

• BC MD/DO Family Medicine or PhD with established record in primary care research
• Demonstrated track record of federally funded research in Family Medicine or related health
• Minimum 5 years conducting independent research with sustained externa funding

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 that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.