Editor, Sustainable Development

Cactus Communications; Dehradun; Remote; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS is seeking an Editor to combine language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals. This telecommute role lets you work from anywhere with flexible hours and a steady monthly volume.

You will edit manuscripts to clear, standard scientific English, follow journal guidelines, and ensure discipline-specific conventions are met. A PhD and strong English are required; editing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts to standard scientific English, clear and idiomatic.
• Format manuscripts per target journal guidelines when required.
• Ensure compliance with subject-specific conventions.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Editing experience

Education

PhD 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:

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

Note: If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [e-mail] before you apply/register.