{"id":25749,"date":"2026-05-26T14:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/?p=25749"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:09:17","slug":"vice-chairs-of-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/2026\/05\/26\/vice-chairs-of-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Hiring: Vice Chairs of Research: Basic &#038; Translational Science and Clinical &#038; Implementation Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Vice Chairs of Research<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Department of Medicine | Boston Medical Center &amp; Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking two exceptional physician leaders to serve as <strong>Vice Chairs of Research<\/strong>\u2014one focused on <strong>Basic &amp; Translational Science<\/strong> and the other on <strong>Clinical &amp; Implementation Sciences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These complementary roles offer a unique opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic, mission-driven research enterprise spanning the full continuum\u2014from discovery to real-world impact\u2014while advancing health equity for the diverse communities we serve.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Roles<\/h2>\n<p>Together, the Vice Chairs will provide strategic leadership across the Department\u2019s research portfolio, driving innovation, expanding funding, and strengthening collaboration across disciplines.<\/p>\n<h3>Vice Chair, Basic &amp; Translational Science<\/h3>\n<p>This leader will guide the Department\u2019s discovery research enterprise, advancing high-impact basic and translational science while accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Key priorities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing a department-wide vision for basic and translational research<\/li>\n<li>Expanding externally funded laboratory-based research<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing core facilities, infrastructure, and technology<\/li>\n<li>Supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Vice Chair, Clinical &amp; Implementation Sciences<\/h3>\n<p>This leader will oversee the Department\u2019s clinical, population health, and implementation science research portfolio, advancing patient-centered and equity-driven research that improves health outcomes and healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Key priorities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Growing clinical and implementation science research programs<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening infrastructure for clinical trials, informatics, and data analytics<\/li>\n<li>Embedding research within clinical operations to drive real-world impact<\/li>\n<li>Promoting community-engaged and population health research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ideal Candidates<\/h2>\n<p>We are seeking established academic leaders who bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MD, PhD, or equivalent degree (role-dependent)<\/li>\n<li>Appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level<\/li>\n<li>Strong track records of external funding and scholarly achievement<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience building and leading successful research teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates should be collaborative, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to advancing research that improves care for underserved populations.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Department<\/h2>\n<p>Located in Boston\u2019s historic South End, the Department of Medicine at BMC and BU is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research. The department serves one of the most diverse patient populations in the region and is deeply committed to advancing health equity and improving community health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/supply-store-coordinator-clinical-affairs-administration-at-boston-university-4372795671\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Apply<\/h2>\n<p>We invite candidates to explore these leadership opportunities and join us in advancing cutting-edge research and equitable care.<\/p>\n<p>&#x1f517; <strong>Apply here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"fui-Link ___w5et180 f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.bmc.org\/jobs\/vice-chair-of-research-for-basic-translational-sciences-boston-massachusetts-304a5e77-3924-4a4c-a52e-a9bececefa31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\" tabindex=\"0\">Vice Chair, Basic &amp; Translational Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fui-Link ___w5et180 f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.bmc.org\/jobs\/vice-chair-of-research-for-clinical-implementation-sciences-boston-massachusetts-195360ec-1e09-4bdd-bee0-e9d8167f3ace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\" tabindex=\"0\">Vice Chair, Clinical &amp; Implementation Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Vice Chairs of Research Department of Medicine | Boston Medical Center &amp; Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine The Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking two exceptional physician leaders to serve as Vice Chairs of Research\u2014one focused on Basic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20392,"featured_media":21921,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3134,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25749"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20392"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25749"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25752,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25749\/revisions\/25752"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}