Freelance Scientific Editor

Texas Health Institute; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Position requires 2-5 years of editing, a PhD or equivalent in STEM/public health, and familiarity with NIH/NSF/DoD processes. Remote work is allowed, with fast turnarounds and references required.

Qualifications

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

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

Grant proposals

Manuscripts

Deadline management

Education

PhD or equivalent in STEM/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