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!”

    DoctoralLifeDesign@jhu.edu

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

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A Career Path in Technology Transfer

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Career Resources

User Experience (UX) Researcher

User Experience (UX) Research is emerging as a viable and fulfilling career path for PhDs in the humanities and social …

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, …

A Career Path in Technology Transfer

Technology transfer has emerged as an exciting career path for biomedical PhDs, offering opportunities to bridge scientific research and commercial …

Biomedical PhDs in Science Policy

The intersection of scientific research and public policy plays a vital role, especially in the biomedical sciences. For PhD graduates …

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

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