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Homeostasis, interoception and emotional contagion as a youth violence intervention
What the project is
Rigorous interdisciplinary NIH-funded research reveals key biological mechanisms underlying emotion and behavior, yet this research is often disregarded when it comes to the ways people and systems attempt to change behavior. Notably, research revealing the biological origin of behavior is absent in most youth violence prevention and treatment programs.
The proposed study will assess the efficacy and scalability of an end-user developed biology-based youth violence intervention that applies this research to reduce violence and iatrogenic effects in youth treatment settings. The intervention has undergone a feasibility study with behavioral health providers and ex-felons (n=750), and pilot testing with adolescent males in residential treatment with primary diagnoses associated with violence (n=10).
The Body and Behavior Institute is looking to collaborate with researchers with experience designing and managing efficacy trials with humans. This invitation is addressed to established researchers and early career applicants (post-docs with PhD completed) with a focus on evolutionary developmental psychology, intervention science or social-affective neuroscience. The collaboration presents an exciting opportunity for successful applicants to undertake novel research in the areas of homeostasis, interoception, contextual adaptation, and emotional contagion. The collaborators will have the opportunity to design a study assessing the application of basic science in real-world settings with youth.
In return we offer:
Training and Development opportunities
A supportive network of practitioners and basic science researchers
The opportunity to be at the vanguard of the interface between basic biological science and applied behavioral health
How to apply
Complete online application form below
Submit
CV (maximum 4 pages) including: education, professional experience, publication list, dissemination activities.
A brief document outlining the applicant’s motivation to collaborate on a project applying basic biological science as a youth violence intervention.
*All documents must be submitted in English as pdf-files.
If you have any questions on this call or the application process, please get in touch with Kellie Rhodes via email: info@bodyandbehaviorinstitute.com
