Senior Scientific Editor — Medicine & Life Sciences

Cactus Communications; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Steady monthly workload

Learning platform access

Global research exposure

Job summary

CACTUS is seeking an Editor to apply subject‑matter expertise to refine research manuscripts, ensure scientific accuracy, and enhance language quality for global publication. You will help researchers publish cutting‑edge work in prestigious journals by aligning content with journal guidelines and discipline norms.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in environmental health/sciences or related fields, have a track record of first‑author publications, and demonstrate excellent English writing and

Qualifications

• PhD is mandatory.
• 5–10+ first‑author publications are mandatory.
• Ability to critically assess study design, methodology, statistics, and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific content for discipline‑specific accuracy.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• Prior editing or academic publishing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve clarity and readability while preserving authors’ meaning.
• Ensure discipline‑specific terminology and arguments are accurate and appropriate for target audience.
• Improve presentation of complex findings for publication readiness.
• Edit manuscripts to meet high academic writing standards and follow journal guidelines when required.

Skills

Excellent written English

Attention to detail

Critical assessment of study design

Editing experience

Education

PhD in Environmental Health

PhD in Environmental Sciences

PhD in Biomedical Informatics

PhD in Computer Science (healthcare applications)

Job description

CACTUS is seeking an Editor to apply subject‑matter expertise to refine research manuscripts, ensure scientific accuracy, and enhance language quality for global publication. You will help researchers publish cutting‑edge work in prestigious journals by aligning content with journal guidelines and discipline norms.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in environmental health/sciences or related fields, have a track record of first‑author publications, and demonstrate excellent English writing and