Senior Editor, Medical Physics Manuscripts — Flexible Hours

Cactus Communications; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Consistent workload

Global publishing exposure

Job summary

CACTUS is seeking an Editor to leverage subject-matter expertise to evaluate and refine research manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy while enhancing the quality of language. Your efforts will help researchers worldwide publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Physics, with a strong publication record and peer-review experience. Excellent written English and attention to detail are essential; prior editing or

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Physics (mandatory).
• Strong publication record with 5–10+ first-author publications (mandatory).
• Prior peer review experience.
• Ability to critically assess study design, methodology, statistics, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and ensure discipline-specific accuracy.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in scientific editing or academic publishing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve the clarity, coherence, and readability of scientific content while preserving the authors’ intended meaning.
• Ensure that subject-specific terminology, conventions, and scientific arguments are accurate, consistent, and appropriate for the target audience.
• Improve the presentation of complex research findings to enhance their communication and publication readiness.
• Edit manuscripts such that the final text meets the highest standards of academic writing, is free of unclear, illogical, or unidiomatic sentences. Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required.

Skills

Editing

Academic editing

Quality assurance

English writing

Peer review

Education

PhD in Nuclear Medicine

PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

CACTUS is seeking an Editor to leverage subject-matter expertise to evaluate and refine research manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy while enhancing the quality of language. Your efforts will help researchers worldwide publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Physics, with a strong publication record and peer-review experience. Excellent written English and attention to detail are essential; prior editing or