986- Brazil- Climate Anxiety among Adolescents in Brazil

This research placement is part of an ongoing collaboration with Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR) in Brazil and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. We are working to carry out/develop research projects on climate distress in adolescents. Two years ago, we began collaborating on a project to examine climate anxiety in adolescents in public schools in Fortaleza using qualitative methods. We plan to continue this project by involving a student in the collection of quantitative data from several schools. The student would be involved in the planning and the next steps to collect quantitative data from adolescents in public schools in Fortaleza. We are also interested in capacity building, and the Hopkins student working with students at UNIFOR and possibly participate in the development of a grant proposal related to climate anxiety in Brazil.

We are seeking a Hopkins student to work in collaboration with a team Brazilian public health professionals and students to take part in activities related to some or all of the following activities (depending where the project is at the time of the starting date): human subjects application, data collection, data analysis, data management, and research oversight activities in Fortaleza. Duties may also involve contributions to grant writing and planning for future research on climate anxiety. Results will help to understand risk factors adolescents have for anxiety or distress due to climate change. Participation in published research papers will include the student as a co-author. The student may be involved in study planning, grant writing, and generally in capacity building activities.

Within the Public Health Pos Graduation Program – PPGSC of university in Northeast Brazil.

• Is interested in climate change, mental health, social determinants of health
• Would like to gain research experience and would like to publish
• Has both quantitative data analysis skills
• Works well with others cross -culturally
• Would like to work in Brazil

• excellent communication skills
• strong writing and interpersonal abilities
• basic knowledge of research/quantitative analytic methods

Name: Pamela Surkan, Department of International Health, psurkan@jhu.edu

I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as... engaged, active and supportive. We usually have weekly skype meetings and are in communication by email as needed.

A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are...reliant on good communication, responsible/reliable conduct, and willingness to learn and engage.

Estimated Monthly Cost: $500/month

Other support: Diretoria de Universidade de Fortaleza - UNIFOR will support some student expenses, e.g. supplies, translation expenses, publication expenses, student facilities, help getting affordable housing arrangements, etc.