Freelance Peer Reviewer - Cultural Sociology

Cactus Communications; Singapore; Remote; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking a Freelance Peer Reviewer in Cultural Sociology. Candidates must have a Doctorate and at least two recent publications. Responsibilities include assessing manuscript novelty, evaluating methodologies, and providing constructive feedback to authors. This role is perfect for those passionate about contributing to academic research.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years.
• Thorough understanding of ethical principles within discipline.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals.

Responsibilities

• Assess novelty of manuscripts for contribution to knowledge.
• Evaluate study design and methodology.
• Conduct literature reviews for relevant citations.
• Analyze results and conclusions presented.
• Provide constructive feedback to authors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Research methodologies

Critical thinking

Education

Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Cultural Sociology

As a researcher, retired researcher, or former researcher, you have the opportunity to contribute to the academic community by performing peer reviews for journals and publishers. In this role, you will be expected to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers to ensure transparency and credibility.To qualify for this position, you should hold a Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in your subject area and have at least two publications in the last two years. A thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within your discipline is essential, along with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong written communication skills are required to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback to authors. Additionally, you must be able to adhere to deadlines, manage your time effectively, and maintain confidentiality and objectivity in your reviews. Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable, as is familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.In this role, your responsibilities will include assessing the novelty of manuscripts to determine if they contribute new knowledge or insights to the field of study. You will evaluate the study design and methodology to ensure they are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described for future reproducibility. Conducting a thorough literature review to verify relevant and up-to-date research citations is a key aspect of your review process. Analyzing the results and conclusions presented in the manuscript will be crucial to evaluating the significance and clarity of the findings. Providing constructive feedback to authors by suggesting improvements or addressing any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns is an important part of your role. Ultimately, your evaluation will help the journal editor make a decision on whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.If you are passionate about contributing to the advancement of knowledge and research in your field, this opportunity to serve as a peer reviewer can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience.,

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