Doctoral Life Design Studio

Welcome to the Doctoral Life Design Studio

We support Johns Hopkins doctoral and postdoctoral scholars in navigating their careers. Our focus is on providing resources, connections, and community to help you explore opportunities, develop essential skills, and achieve your professional goals. Through workshops, consultations, and curated programs, we equip you with the tools to make informed decisions, expand your network, and take meaningful steps toward your future.

Explore Career Paths

Find insights tailored to your discipline and career stage. Browse our videos, blogs, and resources to explore opportunities in academia, industry, government, consulting, nonprofits, entrepreneurship, and more. Whether you’re in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, or public health, we provide guidance to help you navigate your next steps.

Featured Articles

Adapt • Pivot & Persist | Changing Mindsets for Forward Movement (Session 2)

A 4-part (8-session) Series for Career Reinvention and Navigating Transitions: Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is explicitly designed for professionals navigating career transitions. It will help you rebuild confidence, refine your professional brand, and land your next role with clarity and …

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Adapt • Pivot & Persist | Changing Mindsets for Forward Movement (Session 1)

A 4-part (8-session) Series for Career Reinvention and Navigating Transitions: Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is explicitly designed for professionals navigating career transitions. It will help you rebuild confidence, refine your professional brand, and land your next role with clarity and …

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Adapt, Pivot, & Persist

Have you recently experienced a layoff, particularly in the government or technology sectors? You’re not alone—and your next opportunity is closer than you think. Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is designed specifically for professionals like you who are navigating career transitions.

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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Breaking into Global Public Health: Key Takeaways from Careers at WHO & Gates Foundation

Global health careers are evolving in response to political shifts, funding constraints, and increasing efforts to decentralize decision-making. The panel discussion with experts from WHO and the Gates Foundation explored the realities of breaking into the field, the skills that …

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How to Write Effective Resumes and CVs for Doctoral Students and Postdocs

Why Resumes and CVs Matter

A strong resume or CV shows employers how your skills and experience align with their needs. For industry roles, a concise, results-driven resume (1-2 pages) highlights problem-solving, technical expertise, and measurable impact. For academic positions, …

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Career Resources

Breaking into Global Public Health: Key Takeaways from Careers at WHO & Gates Foundation

Global health careers are evolving in response to political shifts, funding constraints, and increasing efforts to decentralize decision-making. The panel …

How to Write Effective Resumes and CVs for Doctoral Students and Postdocs

Why Resumes and CVs Matter

A strong resume or CV shows employers how your skills and experience align with their …

Interviewing Strategies for PhDs

Turning Conversations into Career-Defining Opportunities

Earning a PhD demonstrates your ability to think critically, tackle complex challenges, and advance the …

User Experience (UX) Researcher

UX Research is becoming a great career option for PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. It allows them to …

Museums & Cultural Institutions: A Career Guide 

Museums are institutions that collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and interpret objects of artistic, historical, scientific, and/or cultural significance. Though there …

Doctoral Pathways in Public Health, Advocacy, and Leadership: Key Insights and Takeaways

Introduction

Public health, advocacy, and leadership have never been more crucial. From navigating global health crises to shaping policies affecting …

Contact & Location

Phone
410-516-8400
Address

Imagine Center
113 W. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21210

Imagine Center Hours

Monday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED

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