Editor, Humanities (Work-from-home)

Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Indonesia

Remote

IDR 200,000,000 - 320,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Consistent workload

Learning platform access

Job summary

Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced Editor to refine manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy and language clarity for a global audience. You will leverage subject-matter expertise to enhance publication readiness and maintain high academic writing standards.

The role emphasizes independent editing, adherence to journal guidelines, and providing insightful feedback to authors. Flexible workflow supports researchers worldwide.

Qualifications

PhD-level education with strong research background.
Excellent written English and attention to detail.
Experience in scientific editing or publishing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Review and edit manuscripts for clarity, coherence and readability while preserving authors' meaning.
Ensure discipline-specific accuracy and terminology.
Improve presentation of research findings and prepare manuscripts for publication according to target journals.

Job description

Job Description

CACTUSprovides expert language editing services to help researchers communicate their findings clearly and successfully publish their work. If you have a strong academic background, enjoy engaging with cutting-edge research, and have an eye for improving scientific writing, this opportunity is for you.

As an Editor, you will leverage your subject-matter expertise to evaluate and refine research manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy and discipline-specific clarity while enhancing the quality of the language. Your efforts will help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.

Job Responsibilities

Review and edit manuscripts to improve the clarity, coherence, and readability of scientific content while preserving the authors' intended meaning.
Ensure that subject-specific terminology, conventions, and scientific arguments are accurate, consistent, and appropriate for the target audience.
Improve the presentation of complex research findings to enhance their communication and publication readiness.
Edit manuscripts such that the final text meets the highest standards of academic writing, is free of unclear, illogical, or unidiomatic sentences. Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

A completed PhD degree in Education, English, Literature and Linguistics and Statistics
Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and ensure discipline-specific accuracy.
Excellent written English and attention to detail.
Prior experience in scientific editing, peer review, or academic publishing would be an advantage.

Benefits of this Role

Flexibility to decide when you work
Receive a predictable volume of work each month
Develop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles and tips on our learning and discussion platform
Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide

Additional Information

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at editor@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.

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