Doctoral Life Design Studio

Where Curiosity Meets Career

Welcome to the Doctoral Life Design Studio, where curiosity meets career. We are committed to empowering the doctoral and postdoctoral scholars of Johns Hopkins University as you navigate your unique career journey. Our mission centers on fostering meaningful connections, building a supportive community, and creating opportunities for you to explore and achieve your professional goals. Here, you’ll find the resources and network you need to thrive, ensuring your journey is guided by confidence and purpose.

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Design Your Life

Your career is a canvas, and the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re envisioning a future in academia, industry, government, or beyond, we provide the tools and guidance you need to design a career that aligns with your unique goals and aspirations.

The Kickstart team is your bridge to valuable experiences and professional connections. Specializing in connecting doctoral and postdoctoral scholars with employers, internships, job shadowing, and short-term projects, Kickstart helps you gain the insights and hands-on experience needed to make informed career decisions.

Access the Tools You Need, Anytime, Anywhere.

Our On-Demand Resources are designed to support your career journey on your schedule. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, updating your resume, or exploring new career paths, you can find the resources you need at your fingertips. With a library of recorded webinars, templates, guides, and more, we empower you to take charge of your career development whenever it suits you.

“The support provided by the Doctoral Life Design Studio is truly ahead of the curve. I recently attended a session where it became clear that other institutions are just starting to catch up to the innovative concepts and practices that the Doctoral Life Design Studio has been pioneering. We are incredibly fortunate to have the team at the Doctoral Life Design Studio leading the way!”

Meet the Team

Roshni Rao

Assistant Vice Provost, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Life Design

Doug Dluzen

Director, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Life Design

Tyler Sluder

Director, Employer Partnerships & Experiential Learning

Gina Delgado

Director, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Life Design

CJ Neely

Associate Director, Career Education & Curriculum Development

Amy Braun

Associate Director, Employer Partnerships & Experiential Learning

Marta Sliwa

Operations & Strategy

Andrea Pereyra

Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Life Design

Moremi Oladeinde

Program Coordinator

    DoctoralLifeDesign@jhu.edu

Featured Articles

Nominations for the 4th Annual Career Impact Award are OPEN!

Dear JHU  Community, 

We are excited to announce the 4th Annual Career Impact Awards at Johns Hopkins University! These awards celebrate the unsung heroes within our community who have generously shared their time, expertise, and connections to elevate the professional …

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Big Ambitions, Small Teams

Roshni Rao explores the challenges of scaling career services to meet the needs of thousands of grad students with diverse backgrounds, disciplines and career aspirations.

Today’s graduate students come from a diverse blend of backgrounds, disciplines and career aspirations, each …

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Keynote: “Identity, Intersectionality, and Self-Advocacy” with Amber Hikes, ACLU

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Burnout Thwarts Creativity: A Conversation With the Author of Hustle and Float

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Prepare for the Future In a Manageable Way with OPTIONS

Launching a successful career is not a task for one day. In fact, JHU Professional Development and Careers Office (PDCO) believes that starting a career can take as long as four years, and there’s no time to take a slow …

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Contact & Location

Phone
410-516-8400
Address

Imagine Center
113 W. University Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21211

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

Please check Imagine Center's operating hours before planning your visit.