Editor, Developmental Psychology

Cactus Communications; Kolkata District; Remote; INR 167,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere

Flexibility in work hours

Predictable workload each month

Learning platform access

Global research insights

Job summary

A global language service provider is seeking an experienced editor to work remotely. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field and excellent English proficiency. The ideal candidate will edit scientific manuscripts, ensuring they adhere to specific guidelines and conventions. Flexibility in working hours and a predictable volume of work each month are offered, enabling a balanced professional life. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy editing, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD degree is mandatory for the position.
• Excellent command of English language is essential.
• Prior editing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts ensuring clarity and scientific standard.
• Follow job-specific guidelines and format as per target journal.
• Adhere to subject-specific conventions.

Skills

Excellent English proficiency

Attention to detail

Editing experience

Education

PhD degree in the required subject area

Job description

CACTUS provides language editing services to help researchers in their quest for publication. If you find yourself correcting everyone's grammar and like to stay updated on the latest developments in your field of study, this opportunity is just for you.

Why this is a great opportunity

• Telecommute from anywhere in the world
• 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

What you will do

• Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
• Adhere to job‑specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
• Ensure that all subject‑specific conventions are followed

What you need

• A PhD degree in the required subject area
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)

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