Editor - Sustainable Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere

Flexible schedule

Predictable monthly workload

Job summary

CACTUS Communications is seeking editors to refine manuscripts so they meet standard scientific English and journal formatting guidelines. You will apply subject-area expertise to ensure clarity, consistency, and correct conventions while handling a predictable monthly workload.

The role offers remote work from anywhere, a flexible schedule, and exposure to cutting-edge research from researchers worldwide. A PhD in the relevant field and strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in the required subject area.
• Excellent English proficiency and meticulous attention to detail.
• Editing experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts so final text reads in standard scientific English and is free of unclear sentences.
• Follow job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts for target journals when required.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions throughout edits.
• Manage a steady flow of editing tasks and maintain timely delivery.

Skills

Editing

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

PhD 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:

• A PhD degree in the required subject area
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)