Editor, Natural resource management

Cactus Communications; United States; Remote; MXN 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS Communications seeks an Editor to help researchers publish high-quality, publication-ready manuscripts in scholarly journals. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere and to manage a predictable monthly workflow.

You will edit manuscripts to standard scientific English, follow target journal guidelines, and ensure adherence to field conventions, leveraging your PhD background and strong English proficiency to elevate research communication.

Qualifications

• PhD required in the specified subject area.
• Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail; prior editing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts so the final text is standard scientific English and free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences.
• Format manuscripts according to target journal guidelines when required.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions.

Skills

Excellent English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in relevant 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)