Freelance Scientific Editor

ISHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

ISHE is seeking contract/freelance substantive scientific editors for part-time remote work. You will edit grant proposals and manuscripts in STEM/public health, providing developmental editing and thoughtful comments on early drafts.

Requirements include 2–5+ years of editing, a PhD or equivalent, familiarity with NIH/NSF/DoD processes, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Remote role with US-based preferred; compensation is $85 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of scientific editing experience.
• Superior written communication skills.
• Provide 2-3 references.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and thoughtful comments and guidance on early versions of grant applications.
• Provide high-quality and thoughtful in-depth substantive scientific editing on grant applications.
• Turn in documents with high-quality comments or edits, even on short turnarounds (e.g., within 48 business hours of receipt)

Skills

Scientific editing

Excellent writing

Education

PhD in STEM or Public Health

Job description

Are you someone who loves reading, writing, and thinking critically about cutting-edge science and research?

Do you enjoy the editing, revising, and rewriting process?

Do you want to work remotely?

Do you want to set your own hours but are capable of meeting deadlines?

If you answered yes, then keep reading.

CareerVolt is seeking contract/freelance professionals to join our team as part-time, substantive scientific editors. You should be experienced (2-5+ years) and able to provide substantive and developmental editing services on scientific (technical) grant proposals and manuscripts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality and thoughtful comments and guidance on early versions of grant applications
• Provide high-quality and thoughtful in-depth substantive scientific editing on grant applications
• Turn in documents with high-quality comments or edits, even on short turnarounds (e.g., within 48 business hours of receipt)

Position Requirements:

• 2-5 years of scientific editing experience
• PhD or equivalent degree in a STEM or public health field required
• Demonstrated familiarity with NIH/NSF/DoD funding application processes
• Superior written communication skills
• Provide 2-3 references
• Candidates based in US preferred

Compensation:

$85 per hour