Editor - Space and Planetary Science

Cactus Communications; United States; Remote; MXN 739,000 - 1,108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute globally

Flexible schedule

Predictable workload

Learning platform access

Global research exposure

Job summary

Cactus Communications is seeking an Editor to help researchers publish in prestigious journals. You will edit manuscripts to standard scientific English, apply journal guidelines, and ensure subject-specific conventions are followed.

Requirements include a PhD in the subject area and excellent English with strong attention to detail; prior editing experience is a plus. This is a remote role with flexible scheduling and a predictable workflow, offering global exposure to scholarly work.

Qualifications

• Proven editing skills for scientific manuscripts.
• Excellent command of English with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts to standard scientific English and clarify unclear sentences.
• Format manuscripts according to target journal guidelines when required.
• Ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions in editing.

Skills

Editing proficiency

Attention to detail

Academic English

Education

PhD degree in relevant field

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)

Note: If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [e-mail] before you apply/register.