Editor - Sustainable Development

Cactus Communications; Chennai District; Remote; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute

Flexible hours

Predictable workload

Learning resources

Global exposure

Job summary

CACTUS Communications is seeking an editor to help researchers publish cutting-edge work in prestigious journals by refining manuscripts into clear, standard scientific English.

This telecommute role offers flexible hours, a predictable monthly workload, and access to learning resources on our platform, with opportunities to gain exposure to global research. You will collaborate with subject-area experts to ensure adherence to journal guidelines.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in the required subject area.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences.

Skills

Excellent English

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in relevant field

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)