Vice Chair of Research, Basic & Translational Science

Department of Medicine
Boston Medical Center / Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is seeking a Vice Chair of Research, Basic & Translational Science to provide strategic leadership for its discovery research enterprise. This individual will guide the development and execution of a department-wide vision that advances high-impact basic and translational science, strengthens national competitiveness, and accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical innovation. In close partnership with the Vice Chair of Research for Clinical and Implementation Sciences, this role will ensure alignment across the full research continuum—from bench to bedside to population health—while identifying emerging scientific opportunities and driving strategic investments in faculty, infrastructure, and technology.

The Vice Chair will play a central role in expanding externally funded research, enhancing laboratory and core infrastructure, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in partnership with leadership across the School of Medicine. The ideal candidate will be an Associate or full Professor and have a track record of external funding, national recognition, and a credible publication record. They will recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier investigators while shaping faculty development pathways and overseeing an equitable research compensation strategy that incentivizes productivity and innovation. The ideal candidate has a track record of building highly successful teams. They will work with our central team to build & support our investigators. This leader will also promote inclusive excellence, support team science, and represent the Department in institutional governance, helping to elevate the academic and research profile of the organization.

Location: Boston Campus

Job Requirements: 

• MD, PhD, or equivalent

• Associate of Full Professor Rank

• Experience in Basic and Translational Sciences required

About:

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM), Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is hiring a Vice Chair of Research for Clinical and Implementation Sciences to join our growing team. Our values and mission continues to drive our stronghold of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Department of Medicine Vice Chars are members of the faculty at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM).

Department Overview:

Located in Boston's historic South End, the Department of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center is renowned for its impact of teaching and research programs and state-of-the-art clinical care for patients. The department is dedicated to an urban, underserved patient population, supporting the longstanding social mission of BMC. Faculty and trainees of the Department care for patients throughout the City of Boston, from Boston Medical Center to the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System to a number of community health centers.

Boston Medical Center is the primary clinical and research center for the Department of Medicine and primary teaching affiliate of the Boston University School of Medicine. Training programs at the Department of Medicine include a categorical residency with 45 residents per year, a Preliminary Year Program, a Primary Care Training Program, Research Track, seven Specialized Pathways, and fifteen clinical fellowships. At BMC, faculty and trainees provide state of the art care for the most diverse patient population in the city.

The Department of Medicine is comprised of fourteen sections:

• Biomedical Genetics

• Cardiovascular Medicine

• Computational Biomedicine

• Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition

• Gastroenterology

• General Internal Medicine

• Geriatrics

• Hematology and Medical Oncology

• Infectious Disease

• Nephrology

• Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology

• Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine

• Rheumatology

• Vascular Biology

In addition to these sections, the department is home to world-renowned research Centers and a variety of specialized programs in which investigators collaborate toward innovation.

Compensation: 

Boston University School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. 

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUCASM) offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.  We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits.  Our staff receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave and CME expenses. Faculty members and their dependents qualify for greatly reduced tuition at Boston University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the US.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Salary Range: $220,000 - $450,000

Apply: If interested in this employment opportunity, please send resume/CV and cover letter, via this job post or directly to: [email protected]

About Us: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our doctors are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC doctors are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join BMC and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.  As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization.

Boston Medical Center is the academic teaching hospital for Boston University School of Medicine.

Boston Medical Center and Boston University complies with all state, federal, and local laws. Boston Medical Center and Boston University are an equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Women and people historically underrepresented in Science and Medicine are encouraged to apply.

Boston Medical Center and Boston University equal opportunity employers, committed to a common mission of improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions.  The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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