Editor, Sustainable Development

Cactus Communications; Dehradun; Remote; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere

Flexible schedule

Predictable monthly workload

Learning platform access

Global research exposure

Job summary

CACTUS is hiring an Editor to help researchers publish their work in standard scientific English. You will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to edit manuscripts for clarity and journal formatting.

This remote role offers the flexibility to choose when you work and a steady monthly workload. A PhD in the relevant field and excellent English precision are essential to succeed and advance in the role.

Qualifications

• Edit manuscripts to ensure standard scientific English and clarity
• Follow journal-specific guidelines and formatting
• Ensure subject-specific conventions are adhered to

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts for clarity and proper English usage
• Format manuscripts per target journal guidelines when required
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions in editing

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Academic English

Education

PhD in 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)