Freelance Peer Reviewer - Social Media

Cactus Communications; Mumbai; Remote; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible project-based work

Job summary

A leading communications firm is seeking a Freelance Peer Reviewer for Social Media in Mumbai. The role involves assessing manuscripts, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring research integrity. Ideal candidates hold a Doctorate and have publication experience. This position is contract-based and allows for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess originality and novelty of the manuscript.
• Evaluate study design and research methodologies.
• Provide constructive feedback for manuscript improvement.
• Recommend whether the manuscript should be published.
• Provide constructive feedback, highlighting flaws or ethical concerns.
• Recommend publication status to the editor.

Skills

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to adhere to deadlines

Commitment to confidentiality

Manuscript submission systems

Education

Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent

Two publications in last two years

Tools

Manuscript submission/review platforms

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Social Media

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We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers.

Note: You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.

What you need to have:

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.
• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

What you will do:

• Assess Novelty: Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.
• Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Assess whether the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to ensure that the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
• Literature Review: Check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research in the field.
• Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluates whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately, and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend Publication: Based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider, Research, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Research Services, and Wireless Services

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