Research Career Opportunities

The NAPCRG Career Opportunities page is the place to find and list a job in the field of primary care research.

Job Seekers: Job seekers can view positions by clicking the position title on the left for more information.

Employers: Would you like to list a job opportunity in primary care research on this page? Join the many universities, colleges, research organizations, corporations and government agencies that have used the NAPCRG Career Opportunities page to advertise their positions to our 1,300+ members. Submit the Career Posting Order Form and your position description today.

Current Opportunities:

 

Vice Chair of Research, Associate or Professor

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio seeks a full-time Vice Chair of Research to serve in a senior leadership faculty role. This position is responsible for advancing the Department’s research mission, fostering innovation, and strengthening its national profile in primary care research.

Eligibility

  • Full-time, [MD/DO, PhD, or terminal doctoral degree] faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or above.
  • Established record of impactful primary care research, including high-impact publications and sustained federal grant funding.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and inspire a research workforce with varying backgrounds and levels of research experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage varied audiences.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with academic, clinical, and industry partners.

Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Leadership: 

  • Develop and implement a research strategy aligned with Departmental goals, institutional priorities, and emerging trends in Family Medicine/Primary Care to address clinical and educational needs.
  • Strengthen the quality and visibility of research activities through recruitment and retention of research-focused faculty.

Research Development:

  • Promote collaborative research within and beyond the Department, across disciplines, and expand clinical trials by addressing barriers and improving research methodologies.
  • Oversee development and submission of grant proposals and promote funding from federal, private, and industry sources

Mentorship and Training:

  • In collaboration with the Vice Chair of Professional Development and Scholarship, provide structured mentorship to research faculty, fellows, and trainees through individualized development plans, workshops, seminars, and feedback for scientific presentations.
  • Work collaboratively to ensure clear opportunities for career advancement for research faculty.

Collaboration:

  • Build partnerships with departments, institutions, and industry to advance interdisciplinary research, including strengthening ties with institutional research entities to develop clinical and translational collaborations that improve patient care.
  • Engage community organizations and stakeholders to support research initiatives and outreach.

Oversight and Evaluation:

  • Ensure research activities comply with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
  • Meet regularly with research faculty and staff to identify needs and assist in securing resources, including equipment and supplies.
  • Support the Chair in annual reviews of research faculty and collaborate with the Research Manager to oversee research staff.

Dissemination of Research:

  • Promote publication in high-impact journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

Resource Management:

  • Oversee the Departmental Research Core, ensuring effective resource allocation, support for research initiatives, and advocacy to the Chair for necessary infrastructure.

Assignment

  • Reports to the Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
  • Compensation commensurate with terminal degree and experience.
  • Grant funding expected within the first three years of appointment.
  • Assignment may include clinical and/or teaching responsibilities in addition to research and leadership duties.

For more information regarding this opportunity and/or to apply for this position (Requisition #26000011), please navigate to the UT Health Careers portal at: http://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

posting expires March 31, 2026

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is hiring for multiple opportunities available.

University of Colorado

The University of Colorado’s Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is on a mission to heal, teach, discover, and connect. Together. With the collaboration of almost 300 faculty and staff, not to mention the support and resources on the Anschutz Medical Campus, the DFM is a great place to work and learn! We have a vibrant, internationally recognized research program. We are innovators and experts in the areas of dissemination and implementation, health services, community-based and practice-based research; and have exciting growth opportunities in newly emerging areas. The following opportunities are currently available for mid-senior level leadership and research positions (may be combined depending on candidate qualifications).  

Current Openings - For the full position description and to apply, please visit:

Please contact Jodi Summers Holtrop, PhD, (Jodi.holtrop@cuanschutz.edu) with specific questions.

posting expires February 28, 2026

Vice Chair of Research - Family Medicine

Wisconsin

Position Highlights

  • Cultivate a culture of inquiry for faculty & learners to promote scholarship and publication
  • Grow the research mission, increase funding opportunities, and broadly support family & community medicine research
  • Develop and sustain robust lines of research & funding
  • 60% research time, 40% clinical time
  • Maximize department research opportunities provided by the Medical College of Wisconsin's Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous paid time off
  • Generous 403b retirement plan with 8% employer contribution
  • Excellent CME allowance
  • Robust benefits package

Qualifications

  • MD, DO, or foreign medical equivalent
  • Board-certified in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOA)
  • Ability to obtain or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license
  • Experience in leadership, mentorship, and working with research teams
  • Proven track record of research & scholarly activity

About the Community

  • Rich cultural scene with 150 festivals reflecting the diversity and heritag
  • Located along Lake Michigan shoreline - lots of green spaces and trails
  • Lower cost of living compared to most major metro areas

Job Reference #: FP 26032

Please contact Darci Adams at 214.382.9243 or email darci.adams@themedicusfirm.com
with your CV.

posting expires February 19, 2026

Clinical Investigator

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Family Medicine and Population Health

Chief Purpose of the Position

We seek an Open Rank, tenure-eligible faculty investigator with responsibility for the design, development, execution, and dissemination of research on primary care and social determinants of health through externally funded competitive research grants and contracts. Areas of particular interest health promotion and disease prevention, health disparities, chronic conditions, practice transformation, health information systems, comparative effectiveness research, and health communication. The faculty member should have interdisciplinary research interests that complement and expand existing faculty expertise. 

Read more about our Family Medicine Research team here: tinyurl.com/VCUFamMedResearch

About the Department

Founded in 1970, the Department of Family Medicine at VCU has a long and proud history of research and scholarship focused on the practice of family medicine and family medicine education.  It was the birthplace of the North American Primary Care Research Group (https://www.napcrg.org/)  and the academic home for its founder, Dr. Maurice Wood.

Our Family Medicine Research team has a multi-disciplinary approach to research, coming from such fields as family medicine, health services, biostatistics and epidemiology, cultural anthropology, social and behavioral science, and public health. The team’s research focuses on improving quality in primary care settings, with a special focus on helping patients improve health behaviors, harnessing information technology, and improving systems of care.

Our research faculty conduct innovative, multi-disciplinary research aimed at understanding the interface between behavior and physiology, and integrates social, psychological and biological approaches that provide insight on health and illness over the life course. The department hosts research programs in the dynamics of aging, cancer prevention and control, and emphasizing behavioral and mental health.



This department is also home to the Virginia Ambulatory Care Outcomes Research Network (ACORN), our well-respected practice-based research network composed of more than 90 practices throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Position Highlights

  • Development of interdisciplinary collaborations, across campus and with other academic institutions and Practice Based Research Networks (PBRNs), to enhance the research program in family medicine
  • Responsibility for the design, development, execution, and dissemination of research on primary care and social determinants of health through externally funded competitive research grants and contracts
  • Areas of particular interest: health promotion and disease prevention, health disparities, chronic conditions, practice transformation, health information systems, comparative effectiveness research, and health communication

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUFamMedClinicalInvestigator

Benefits Information 

Learn more about VCU’s clinical faculty benefits here.

Required Qualifications

  • Medical degree and board certification in Family Medicine
  • Experience with health services and public health research projects
  • A well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department(s)
  • A publication record suitable for entry rank
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional training or experience in public health, preventive medicine, or epidemiology, including masters (e.g., MPH) or doctoral level (DrPh) training
  • Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR) or community/stakeholder engagement
  • Knowledge of social epidemiology and socio-ecological influences on health
  • Excellent writing skills, preferably demonstrated in writing samples from prior grants or publications
  • Experience working on an interdisciplinary research team. Preference will be given to candidates who can effectively engage with our current faculty in several research projects that are funded and underway; as well as those who can quickly understand and grasp the unique challenges of working with a Practiced Based Research Network (PBRN)

About Virginia Commonwealth University, the VCU School of Medicine and the VCU Health System

Virginia Commonwealth University is a nationally renowned public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of all members of its community. VCU student, faculty and staff groups and associations are open without regard to any characteristic or identity protected by law.

With more than 1,000 students from around the world pursuing medical degrees, graduate degrees and specialized certificate training, VCU School of Medicine is committed to educating the clinicians, scientists and scholars of tomorrow.

VCU Health is a leading academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and education. With support from Virginia Commonwealth University, we continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care. Every team member at VCU Health plays a vital role in our mission to preserve and restore health for all people.

For Questions or Additional Information
Ashley Krauss, Human Resources Administrator 
Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org 

posting expires January 12, 2026

Social Media

Address

NAPCRG
1221 W. 103rd St. #145
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-339-9874
Email: napcrgoffice@napcrg.org