Job Purpose:

• To help TDU broadcast its education programs, research outputs, and outreach events. The role turns TDU’s research-led transdisciplinary strengths into clear, accurate, student and donor-friendly communication, across the website and other social media channels.
• The Associate is expected to plan, create and deploy content (documents, posts, video/​ audio clips etc.) in line with the academic calendar of the university, keep information current on all our communication channels and report on what works.

Key competencies

• Excellent written English, with the ability to explain scientific and academic ideas simply
• Ability to adapt tone for different audiences, from incoming students and parents to graduates and working professionals
• Strong attention to detail, especially with dates, fees, eligibility and other facts
• Organised and dependable, with good follow-through on enquiries and deadlines
• Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms) and with learning new tools quickly
• Clear, courteous communication by email, phone and WhatsApp
• Willingness to adapt to new situations and keen to grow in the university ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and deploy content: Write, edit and update TDU website to reflect current education programs, events and achievements, and prepare our annual report. Collaborate with faculty members and staff members as needed to create and deploy content.
2. Social and digital communication: Plan and publish content on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and other channels, including student
   and alumni stories, faculty explainers, event recaps and deadline reminders, tailored to incoming students, parents, graduates, and professionals. Plan and manage ad campaigns as required.
3. Applicant communication and outreach: Respond to enquiries, track them through to enrolment, and support open days, webinars,
   school and college visits, workshops, and other outreach activities.
4. Reporting and documentation: Prepare a monthly report on enquiries, applications and channel performance, document recurring processes, and work with faculty and the academics office to gather information and approvals.
5. Miscellaneous Tasks: Support the Head of the Communications office and senior management at the university as required.

• Full-time position 2‑year contract (renewable)
• Probation period of 3‑months

Rs 50,000 — 60,000. Final remuneration will be based on experience and capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health sciences, or other disciplines.
• A postgraduate qualification in mass communications, journalism, marketing or a related field is preferred but not essential.

1 – 3 years in content, digital marketing, communications or admissions, in a university, edtech, research or non-profit setting. Internships count, as do any independent hobbies or activities undertaken to communicate science in health related subjects.

Interested candidates should submit together:

1. A brief CV (1 pg)
2. A cover letter detailing why they are interested in this position (500 words or less)
3. Task. See below

Review www​.tdu​.edu​.in and our social media channels (@tdupgconnect) to answer the following questions:

1. What is TDU’s relationship to the Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (IAIM) and to FRLHT? [100 words]
2. Based on what you read, describe TDU in your own words to a friend who has never heard of it. What kind of place is it, and who would thrive here? Don’t copy phrases from the website. [100 words]
3. Choose one program from the ​“Education” tab. Write a short message for a prospective student explaining who it is for, what they will learn, and one reason to choose it. Name the program and state the fee. [100 words]

Submit all information to hr@​tdu.​edu.​in on or before 1 Dec 2026

Short-listed candidates are expected to attend an interview in person on TDU campus on Tue, 8 Dec 2026.

The selected candidate will be required to join immediately/​ or no later than 15 January 2027. Please do not apply if the timelines do not work for you. This is a full time position on TDU campus, North Bangalore. Freelancing and work-from-home options are not applicable for this position.