Editor, Engineering and Technology

Cactus Communications; Mumbai; Remote; INR 279,000 - 446,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to decide when you work

Predictable work volume

Access to learning resources

Job summary

A leading communications firm is seeking an Entry Level Editor to provide language editing services for scientific manuscripts. You will work flexibly from anywhere, ensuring that texts meet standard scientific English and adhere to specific guidelines. Candidates should have a degree in the relevant field and excellent English skills. If you enjoy editing and want to contribute to research, this role offers a unique opportunity with a predictable volume of work each month.

Qualifications

• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail are essential.
• Prior editing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts to ensure clarity and adherence to standards.
• Follow job-specific guidelines and target journal formatting.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions.

Skills

Excellent English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in the required subject area

Job description

Editor

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

• PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in the required subject area
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)

Additional information

• If you have any questions, we encourage you to explore our FAQs at https://bit.ly/Editorial_FAQs to find the information you are looking for.
• If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [e-mail] before you apply/register.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Advertising Services

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