Associate Chair of Research MDDO or PhD Rhode Island with an Ivy League University

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 serve as Associate Chair of Research The department runs the Family Medicine clerkship for Brown and operates the Brown Family Medicine Residency Programthe only Family Medicine residency in Rhode Islandtraining 48 residents across two sites We also offer Global Health and Diabetology Fellowships Our research portfolio spans global health cardiometabolic clinical trials and epidemiology and mixed methods research We are 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 providing unique opportunities for scholarly collaboration The Vice Chair will lead the research division develop research strategy mentor faculty and trainees oversee the Clinical Trials Unit and maintain an active externally funded research program This position reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine Major Responsibilities Research Leadership and Administration 20Lead the research division and provide strategic direction for all departmental research initiativesSupervise department research staff including coordinators data analysts and administrative personnelOversee the Clinical Trials Unit ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellenceRepresent the department on research committees within Care New England and Brown UniversityManage the research budget and ensure compliance with IRB data security and ethics standardsMentorship Faculty Development and Grant Writing 20Mentor junior researchers inluding faculty fellows residents and students in research methodology and grant writingSupport faculty in developing competitive grant applications for federal state and foundation fundingFoster collaborative research partnerships within the department and across institutionsDevelop research training programs and establish metrics for evaluating research productivityApply for and secure competitive grant funding from federal agencies NIH AHRQ HRSA CDC PCORI and foundationsScholarly Activity and External FundingMaintain an active externally funded research program in Family Medicine relevant areasPublish in major peer reviewed original research journals including Family Medicine journals such as Annals of Family Medicine JABFM and Family MedicinePresent at national Family Medicine conferences NAPCRG STFM AAFPParticipate in peer review for journals and grant funding agenciesRequired Qualifications MD DO PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institutionFor MDDO with clinical responsibilities Family Medicine residency ABFM board certification RI license or eligibilityEligible for Brown University faculty appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rankDemonstrated track record of federally funded research in Family Medicine or related health services researchMinimum 5 years conducting independent research with sustained external fundingProven experience mentoring junior faculty fellows and trainees in researchRecord of publications in peer reviewed journalsExperience with research administration and program leadershipKnowledge Skills & Abilities Expert knowledge of research methodologies including quantitative qualitative and mixed methods approachesStrong understanding of federal grant mechanisms and compliance requirementsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong leadership and team management abilitiesCommitment to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive research environmentPreferred Qualifications Current or recent NIH or other federal research funding as Principal InvestigatorExperience leading clinical trials or serving as site PI for multi center studiesExpertise in clinical informatics causal inference methods or electronic medical records data analysisExperience with community engaged research or practice based research networksNational recognition as a thought leader in Family Medicine researchEstablished network of collaborators in Family Medicine research Life in Rhode Island the Ocean State provides endless outdoor activities andfour seasons a fabulous &dynamic culinary and arts scene numeroustop tier schoolsan international airportvoted 1st in the US by Travel & Leisure in 2025 and all just a1 hour drive to Boston 3 hours to NYC and less than 6 hours to Montreal To learn more about this opportunity please apply to Nicole Murray nmurraycareneorg