Editor - Sustainability

Cactus Communications; United States; Remote; MXN 826,000 - 1,193,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS is looking for an Editor who combines language skills with subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals. Telecommute from anywhere in the world and set your own schedule.

You will edit manuscripts to standard scientific English, format per journal guidelines, and ensure adherence to subject-specific conventions. A PhD and excellent English are required; editing experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts so the final text is standard scientific English and 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.

Skills

Excellent English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in 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)