Editor - Earth Science

Cactus Communications; Chennai; Remote; INR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute

Flexible schedule

Predictable workload

Learning platform access

Global exposure

Job summary

CACTUS is seeking an Editor to join our global team. You will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers worldwide publish cutting-edge work in prestigious journals.

As a telecommute editor, you will edit manuscripts for clear, standard scientific English, follow journal guidelines, and ensure subject-specific conventions are met. Prior editing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• PhD required in the subject area.
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts to ensure standard scientific English and clarity.
• Format manuscripts according to target journal guidelines when required.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions.

Skills

Editing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in relevant field

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. As an Editor, you will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.

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)

Note: If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [e-mail] before you apply/register.