Freelance Peer Reviewer: Medicine and Life Sciences

Cactus Communications; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in research services seeks a Freelance Peer Reviewer for Medicine and Life Sciences. Ideal candidates are researchers with a Doctorate and publications who can provide peer reviews to ensure the quality and integrity of scholarly articles.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years in your subject area.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess novelty by determining whether the manuscript adds new knowledge.
• Evaluate study design and methodology for clarity and appropriateness.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommend publication status.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Education

Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer: Medicine and Life Sciences

Join to apply for the Freelance Peer Reviewer: Medicine and Life Sciences role at Cactus Communications.

We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers.

You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess novelty by determining whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field.
• Evaluate study design and methodology to ensure appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and clarity for reproducibility.
• Review literature to verify thorough citation of relevant, up-to-date research.
• Analyze results and conclusions for clarity, appropriateness, and support from data.
• Provide constructive feedback, highlighting flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend publication status—acceptance, revision, or rejection—based on your evaluation.

Qualifications and Prerequisites:

• Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent in one of the specified specialized fields.

Specialized subject areas include:

Cardiology/Vascular medicine, Hematology, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Clinical Oncology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory medicine, Reproductive medicine (OBGYN), Surgery, Public health, Geriatrics, Nursing, and Occupational health.

• At least two publications in the last two years in your subject area.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills for clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript review systems.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing and Research

Industries

• Writing and Editing, Research Services