Editor, Environmental Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere

Flexible schedule

Predictable monthly workload

Learning platform access

Global research exposure

Job summary

Cactus Communications is seeking an Editor to combine language skills with subject-area expertise to help researchers publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals. You will edit manuscripts so the final text is clear, idiomatic, and conforms to journal guidelines, working remotely.

Requirements include a PhD in the relevant field, excellent English proficiency and attention to detail; prior editing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Editing

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in relevant 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)