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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Your Future, Your Design, Our Support
Imagine a future where you navigate your career and life with clarity and the tools to reach your full potential. Explore our diverse programs, on-demand resources, and upcoming events—all designed to empower you throughout your journey.
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.
Kickstart Your Career
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
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
Career, Everywhere
Your career design isn’t limited to one place or time. With Career Everywhere, our support and resources are with you—on campus, online, or on the go. Whether at an event, using on-demand resources, or connecting with a mentor, we’re here to help you advance your career, wherever life takes you.
Visit us at Imagine Center on Homewood at 113. W. University Parkway & at East Baltimore at 1830 E. Monument St. Suite 2-107.
DoctoralLifeDesign@jhu.edu
