Scholar Translator - Molecular Biology Manuscripts

Cactus Communications; Zürich; Remote; CHF 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, seeks freelance translators to work on academic manuscripts. You will translate papers between languages and ensure accuracy for publication in prestigious journals, leveraging domain knowledge and translation training.

This role emphasizes quality in English-language scientific communication. Applicants should meet one of the criteria listed and have substantial translation experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation or equivalent with translation training.
• Graduate degree plus two years of professional translation experience.
• Five years of comprehensive professional translation experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic manuscripts from the source language to native English or vice versa.
• Apply subject-area knowledge to ensure accurate, clear and publication-ready language.

Skills

Technical translation

Subject-area expertise

Academic manuscripts

Education

Translation degree or equivalent

Graduate degree + translation experience

5 years translation experience

Job description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, seeks freelance translators to work on academic manuscripts. You will translate papers between languages and ensure accuracy for publication in prestigious journals, leveraging domain knowledge and translation training.

This role emphasizes quality in English-language scientific communication. Applicants should meet one of the criteria listed and have substantial translation experience.