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.

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!”

    DoctoralLifeDesign@jhu.edu

Featured Articles

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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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 frontiers of knowledge. However, in an interview, those achievements alone won’t secure the job. Whether in academia, industry, or elsewhere, …

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User Experience (UX) Researcher

UX Research is becoming a great career option for PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. It allows them to use their research skills outside of academia by studying how people use products and services. Their insights help businesses make …

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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 are some for-profit museums, most are classified as non-profit organizations. Museums are mission-driven institutions that serve the public as repositories …

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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 millions, professionals in this space are at the forefront of change. But how does one carve out a meaningful career …

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Career Resources

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 …

Inside the World of Regulatory Affairs

From gene therapy to AI-driven diagnostics, medical breakthroughs are happening at a staggering pace, with groundbreaking discoveries in gene therapy, …

Contact & Location

Phone
410-516-8400
Address

Imagine Center
113 W. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21210

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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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