Editor - Earth Science and Environmental Science

Cactus Communications; Puerto Rico; Remote; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS Communications is seeking an Editor to help researchers publish their work in prestigious journals. You will combine your language skills with subject‑area expertise to edit manuscripts for clarity and accuracy, targeting standard scientific English.

The role offers telecommuting from anywhere, flexible hours, and a steady flow of work each month. A PhD and excellent English are required, and prior editing experience is a plus for ensuring high-quality manuscripts.

Qualifications

• PhD in the relevant subject area is required.
• Excellent English proficiency with strong editing skills.
• Prior editing experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts to ensure standard scientific English and clarity.
• Follow job-specific guidelines and journal formatting when needed.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions.

Skills

Editing

Academic editing

Excellent English

Attention to detail

Education

PhD degree in the required subject area

Job description

CACTUS provides language editing services to help researchers in their quest for publication. If you find yourself correcting everyone's grammar and like to stay updated on the latest developments in your field of study, this opportunity is just for you.

As an Editor, you will combine your language skills and subject‑area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting‑edge research in prestigious journals.

Why this is a great opportunity:

• Telecommute from anywhere in the world
• Flexibility to decide when you work
• Receive a predictable volume of work each month
• Develop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles and tips on our learning and discussion platform
• Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide

What you will do:

• Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
• Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
• Ensure that all subject-specific conventions are followed

What you need:

• A PhD degree in the required subject area
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)