Remote Editor - Earth & Environmental Science

Cactus Communications; Madrid; Remote; EUR 44,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from anywhere

Contract-based renewal

Job summary

CACTUS is seeking Editors in the Earth and Environmental Science team for a remote, contract-based role. You will review and edit manuscripts, enhancing clarity while preserving authors' intent, with renewal based on mutual agreement.

Candidates should hold a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, possess excellent written English, and have experience in scientific editing or publishing. Flexible scheduling and global collaboration opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Environmental Science or related fields.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific content and ensure discipline-specific accuracy.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in scientific editing or publishing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve clarity, coherence, and readability while preserving authors’ meaning.
• Ensure terminology and scientific arguments are accurate and appropriate for the target audience.
• Improve presentation of complex findings to enhance publication readiness.
• Edit manuscripts to meet high academic writing standards and follow journal guidelines when required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Excellent written English

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

CACTUS is seeking Editors in the Earth and Environmental Science team for a remote, contract-based role. You will review and edit manuscripts, enhancing clarity while preserving authors' intent, with renewal based on mutual agreement.

Candidates should hold a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, possess excellent written English, and have experience in scientific editing or publishing. Flexible scheduling and global collaboration opportunities are available.