Remote Editor for Earth & Environmental Science

Cactus Communications; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

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Job summary

CACTUS Communications in Malaysia is seeking editors in the Earth and Environmental Science team for a remote, contract-based role. Work will be on a renewable contract with regular assignments and a predictable schedule.

You will review and edit manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and journal conformity, ensuring discipline-specific terminology and scientific arguments are correct. A strong command of written English and prior editing or publishing experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Environmental Science or related fields.
• Proven ability to critically evaluate scientific content for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve clarity, coherence, and readability while preserving authors’ meaning.
• Ensure discipline-specific terminology and scientific arguments are accurate and suitable for target audience.
• Improve presentation of complex findings for publication readiness.
• Conform manuscripts to target journal guidelines and formats.

Skills

Critical evaluation

Excellent written English

Editing experience

Academic publishing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

CACTUS Communications in Malaysia is seeking editors in the Earth and Environmental Science team for a remote, contract-based role. Work will be on a renewable contract with regular assignments and a predictable schedule.

You will review and edit manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and journal conformity, ensuring discipline-specific terminology and scientific arguments are correct. A strong command of written English and prior editing or publishing experience are advantageous.