Jio Institute, promoted by Reliance Industries Limited (A Fortune Global 500 Company) and Reliance Foundation, is envisioned to be an exemplary multidisciplinary institution, providing a world-class platform for research, invention, innovation, lifelong learning and student experience, as well as offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral programs in Engineering & Computing; Media, Communication & Journalism; Arts, Humanities, & Sciences; Medicine; Law, Governance & Policy; Architecture & Urban Planning; Management and Entrepreneurship.

Jio Institute has been awarded a letter of intent to be set up as a green-field institution under the ‘Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities’ Regulations by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India in July 2018.

Jio institute envisages to provide an ecosystem of research, innovation and entrepreneurship to develop leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs of the 21^st century, who will contribute to Nation building and addressing global challenges. Jio Institute programs are proposed to be interdisciplinary & research oriented and will focus on development of skills such as digital thinking, critical thinking, creativity and ethics.

Jio Institute will commence academic sessions from July 2021 by offering Masters in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and Masters in Digital Media and Marketing Communication under the guidance of Global Advisory Council having eminent educationists, researchers and institutional builders. The Institute also plans to develop a research centre focused on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Retail Analytics.

Jio Institute invites applications from senior academic and administrative leaders as well as founding faculty.

The vacancies include:

Ref. No    Position
4704    Provost
4705    Chief Human Resource Officer
4706    Chief Information Officer
4707    Director of Branding and Communications
4708    Director of Research Centre
4709    Professor and Programme Chair, AI & Data Science
Faculty, AI & Data Science 
4710    Professor and Programme Chair, Digital Media & Marketing Communication
Faculty, Digital Media & Marketing Communication 

The role of Director of Branding and Communications:

To develop brand architecture and key differentiators of establishing Jio Institute brand by combining a holistic understanding of institution goals and values and be the brand custodian. To develop and implement the internal and external communication plans for Jio Institute through the development of materials such as newsletters, press releases, brochures, speeches, internal website, etc. as well as to manage the development of strong relationships with a diversified network of local and regional media in order to create a sense of community among employees, maximize coverage in the media and contribute to raising Jio Institute’s public profile.

Please download the candidate pack for more information, including a detailed job description and person specification. Descriptions and assessment criteria for each post can be found at http://www.perrettlaver.com/campaigns/jio-institute

How to Apply:

Public advertisement of the posts have been made alongside an executive search campaign being undertaken by Perrett Laver, who will be assisting the Jio Institute in the assessment of candidates against the requirements of the role and identifying the widest possible field of qualified candidates.

Potential candidates are welcome to contact Perrett Laver’s representative for one-to-one queries about the role, by emailing jioinstitute@perrettlaver.com with the relevant reference number quoted in your correspondence.

Completed applications should be uploaded on the following website: http://www.perrettlaver.com/campaigns/jio-institute, quoting the relevant reference number. 

Applications should consist of a covering letter, a full curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of three referees.