Editor - Earth Science

Cactus Communications; Hyderabad; Remote; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Learning platform access

Global research exposure

Job summary

CACTUS Communications is seeking an Editor who will combine language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals. Edit manuscripts so the final text is standard scientific English and free of unclear sentences.

You will follow job-specific guidelines, format manuscripts according to target journals, and ensure subject-specific conventions are followed. Remote work, flexible hours, and access to learning resources are offered.

Qualifications

• A PhD in the required subject area.
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail.
• Editing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts to ensure clear, idiomatic scientific English.
• Format manuscripts per journal guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in 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.

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)