Scientific Editor, Medicine & Life Sciences

Cactus Communications; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Predictable workload

Learning platform access

Global research exposure

Job summary

CACTUS provides expert language editing services to help researchers communicate their findings clearly and publish their work. As an Editor, you will apply your subject‑matter expertise to refine manuscripts while preserving meaning.

You will work with a global research community, ensuring discipline‑specific accuracy and high standards of academic writing. This role offers flexible scheduling and remote work options for qualified candidates with a PhD and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD in a specialized subject area (mandatory).
• 5–10 or more first‑author publications (mandatory).
• Ability to critically assess study design, methodology, statistics, and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve clarity, coherence, and readability while preserving authors’ meaning.
• Ensure subject‑specific terminology, conventions, and arguments are accurate and appropriate for the audience.
• Improve presentation of complex findings to enhance communication and publication readiness.
• Adhere to journal guidelines and format manuscripts accordingly.

Skills

Excellent written English

Attention to detail

Critical assessment

Education

PhD in specialized subject area

Job description

CACTUS provides expert language editing services to help researchers communicate their findings clearly and publish their work. As an Editor, you will apply your subject‑matter expertise to refine manuscripts while preserving meaning.

You will work with a global research community, ensuring discipline‑specific accuracy and high standards of academic writing. This role offers flexible scheduling and remote work options for qualified candidates with a PhD and a strong publication record.