Freelance Peer Reviewer - Digital Media

Cactus Communications; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic consultancy is seeking a Freelance Peer Reviewer to assess manuscripts for publication. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate and have experience in academic publishing, with a commitment to critical feedback. Responsibilities include evaluating research novelty, ensuring proper methodology, and collaborating with editors on publication decisions. Strong communication, analytical skills, and confidentiality are essential. This freelance role is based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess the novelty of manuscripts and their contributions to the field.
• Evaluate study design and methodology for reproducibility.
• Review literature to ensure appropriate citations in manuscripts.
• Analyze results and conclusions for data support.
• Provide constructive feedback to authors.
• Recommend publication decisions based on evaluations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Education

Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Digital Media role at Cactus Communications.

Note

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

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.
• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess the novelty of the manuscript and determine whether it adds new knowledge or insights to the field.
• Evaluate study design and methodology to ensure the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
• Review the literature to confirm that the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research.
• Analyse results and conclusions to evaluate whether the data support significant findings and conclusions are supported by the data.
• Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend publication; based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.