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

Care New England•Pawtucket, RI

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About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine at Care New England, a major clinical affiliate of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, seeks an accomplished researcher to lead its research division. The department runs the Brown Family Medicine clerkship and residency program, the only Family Medicine residency in Rhode Island, with 48 residents across two sites. It also offers Global Health and Diabetology Fellowships. Its research portfolio includes global health, cardiometabolic clinical trials and epidemiology, and mixed methods research. The department is developing a center focused on informatics and learning from electronic medical records data using causal inference methods. Brown University holds the contract for the Annals of Family Medicine, offering opportunities for scholarly collaboration. The Associate Chair will lead research strategy, mentor faculty and trainees, oversee the Clinical Trials Unit, and maintain an active, externally funded research program. The position reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine.

Requirements

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
For candidates with MD/DO degrees and clinical responsibilities: Family Medicine residency, ABFM board certification, and a Rhode Island license or eligibility for one.
Eligibility for a Brown University faculty appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank.
Demonstrated track record of federally funded research in Family Medicine or related health services research.
At least five years conducting independent research with sustained external funding.
Proven experience mentoring junior faculty, fellows, and trainees in research.
Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience with research administration and program leadership.
Expert knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research methodologies.
Strong understanding of federal grant mechanisms and compliance requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research environment.

Nice To Haves

Current or recent NIH or other federal research funding as Principal Investigator.
Experience leading clinical trials or serving as site PI for multi-center studies.
Expertise in clinical informatics, causal inference methods, or electronic medical records data analysis.
Experience with community-engaged research or practice-based research networks.
National recognition as a thought leader in Family Medicine research.
Established network of collaborators in Family Medicine research.

Responsibilities

Lead the research division and provide strategic direction for departmental research initiatives.
Supervise research staff, including coordinators, data analysts, and administrative personnel.
Oversee the Clinical Trials Unit, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Represent the department on research committees within Care New England and Brown University.
Manage the research budget and ensure compliance with IRB, data security, and ethics standards.
Mentor junior researchers, including faculty, fellows, residents, and students, in research methodology and grant writing.
Support faculty in developing competitive grant applications for federal, state, and foundation funding.
Foster collaborative research partnerships within the department and across institutions.
Develop research training programs and establish metrics for evaluating research productivity.
Apply for and secure competitive grant funding from federal agencies and foundations.
Maintain an active, externally funded research program in Family Medicine-relevant areas.
Publish in major peer-reviewed original research journals, including Family Medicine journals.
Present at national Family Medicine conferences.
Participate in peer review for journals and grant funding agencies.