Editor - Space and Planetary Science

Cactus Communications; Mumbai; Remote; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work worldwide

Flexible schedule

Predictable workload

Learning platform access

Worldwide research exposure

Job summary

CACTUS Communications is seeking an Editor to join our team. You will combine language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals, with telecommuting from anywhere in the world.

As an Editor, you will ensure manuscripts are written in clear, standard scientific English and formatted according to target journals. A PhD and excellent English proficiency are required, with attention to detail and any prior editing experience considered a bonus.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in the required subject area.
• Excellent English proficiency.
• Attention to detail; editing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts so final text is standard scientific English and free of unclear sentences.
• Format manuscripts per target journal guidelines when required.
• Ensure all subject-specific conventions are followed.

Skills

Editing manuscripts

Excellent 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)