Doctoral Student Career Planning and Job Search Resources

Tufts Friedman School Doctoral graduates are successful in careers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. The Block Career Services Center supports grad students as they prepare documents, search and apply for positions, interview and make decisions about options. Use the following resources to help you move forward.

New to the Job Market? Begin with a Coaching Appointment/Attend a Program

• Book a 1-on-1 Appointment with a Career Coach
• View: Ph.D. Career Development Events
• Job Preparation, Search, and Application Checklist (Doctoral Students)

Academic Job Search Timeline

If you are applying for faculty or research positions:

• Spring/Summer (May–August): Draft CV, research/teaching statements, identify letter writers
• August–October: Submit applications for tenure-track and postdoc roles
• October–January: Interview season (remote and campus visits)
• February–April: Offers, negotiations, and decision.

• Policy & Government (e.g., USDA, WHO, think tanks)
• Nonprofit & NGO Leadership (e.g., food systems, public health)
• Industry Research & Development (e.g., nutrition science, consumer health)
• Data & Analytics (e.g., health informatics, evaluation)
• Science Communication & Publishing
• Program Management (e.g., foundation and research program officers)

Resources:

• • ImaginePhD Skills Assessment
  • Versatile PhD: Career Explorer
  • LinkedIn Alumni Search Tutorial
  • myIDP