Editor on contract - Oceanography

Cactus Communications; Karnataka; Remote; INR 300,000 - 600,000; 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 editors to help researchers worldwide publish cutting-edge work. You will edit manuscripts to ensure clear, standard scientific English and format according to journal guidelines.

Applicants should have a PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s in the relevant field and excellent English. Prior editing experience is a plus. Remote work is supported with flexible hours and a steady stream of work through our platform.

Qualifications

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

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 manuscripts

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s 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.

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:

• 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 [please copy and paste into browser] 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.