Science Editor - Remote Working

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic publisher in the UK is seeking a remote Science Editor to oversee the quality of scientific manuscripts. Responsibilities include checking the accuracy and completeness of information, liaising with authors, and ensuring high standards. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field, have excellent English language skills, and be detail-oriented. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company benefits

Qualifications

• PhD in appropriate biological or medical science is required.
• Methodical approach and strong eye for detail necessary.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check scientific content of manuscripts for quality and accuracy.
• Liaise with authors and Editorial Board regarding manuscript queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Scientific validation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

PhD in biological or medical science

Job description

We are working with a lovely academic publisher which publishes journals in the field of reproductive medicine and reproductive physiology. They are looking to recruit a new Science Editor for their editorial team to undertake final post-acceptance checking of manuscripts prior to copyediting. This role can be worked on a remote basis, but candidates need to be based in the UK, with the right to work in the UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Science Editor will ensure that scientific content of manuscripts is of the highest quality, by checking scientific and numerical validity, accuracy and completeness of information, including figures and tables.

The Science Editor will also liaise with authors and/or members of the journals Editorial Board regarding any queries arising from inaccuracies or deficiencies in data presentation, inconsistencies, omissions of essential information or suggestions for additions/alterations to the text.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in appropriate biological or medical science, a methodical approach and a strong eye for detail. An excellent standard of written and spoken English is essential, as is a solid knowledge of computer literacy, as manuscripts are handled online.

Previous experience in publishing is not required, as training will be provided. The position carries a highly competitive salary and company benefits.

For further information, please send your CV to: [e-mail]

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