Expert Peer Reviewer, Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences

Cactus Communications; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Communications is seeking peer reviewers to evaluate manuscripts for journals. Candidates must hold a Doctorate (PhD/MD) and have at least two publications in the last two years. Responsibilities include assessing originality, evaluating study design, providing constructive feedback, and recommending publication outcomes. Ideal candidates will have prior peer review experience, excellent analytical skills, and strong written communication abilities. This role is essential for ensuring the quality of academic publications.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge.
• Evaluate if study design and methods are appropriate and comprehensive.
• Check if relevant research is thoroughly incorporated and cited.
• Evaluate clarity of results and conclusions and relevance to the field.
• Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements.
• Recommend publication based on evaluation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Education

Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Cactus Communications is seeking peer reviewers to evaluate manuscripts for journals. Candidates must hold a Doctorate (PhD/MD) and have at least two publications in the last two years. Responsibilities include assessing originality, evaluating study design, providing constructive feedback, and recommending publication outcomes. Ideal candidates will have prior peer review experience, excellent analytical skills, and strong written communication abilities. This role is essential for ensuring the quality of academic publications.