Humanities and Social Sciences

Ulatus; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulatus seeks freelance translators for Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese in Humanities and Social Sciences. The role involves translating academic papers, cultural content, government documents, educational materials and media content from home.

Applicants should have native-level Portuguese and English and proven translation experience in the humanities and social sciences. Qualified candidates may come from academic or industry backgrounds, with recognized translation credentials

Qualifications

• Recognized graduate qualification in translation or relevant field with translation experience.
• Native speaker of Portuguese/English with proven English/Portuguese skills.
• Experience translating Humanities and Social Sciences content is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic and cultural content between Portuguese and English.
• Ensure linguistic nuance and cultural sensitivity across disciplines.
• Work on documents from academic organizations and various industries.

Skills

Portuguese to English translation

English to Portuguese translation

Education

Graduate qualification in translation

Graduate qualification in another field with translation experience

Five years of translation experience

Job description

Ulatus Portuguese â†" English : Humanities and Social Sciences Translator

Portuguese â†" English : Humanities and Social Sciences Translator

Category – Academic and Industry Area Translation

Discipline – Humanities and Social Sciences

Translating text from the field of Humanities and Social Sciences requires cultural sensitivity, linguistic nuance, and a deep understanding of academic discourse across various disciplines.

We are looking to hire professionals for translating jobs online from Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese with adequate subject matter expertise and experience in Humanities and Social Sciences. The documents include academic papers, cultural content, government documents, educational materials, and media content, received from academic organizations and various industries.

We have a highly qualified team of Humanities and Social Sciences translators and are looking for talented translators to be a part of our Portuguese â†" English translation team.

Humanities and Social Sciences is a broad discipline. Translators are highly specialized and are comfortable working in specific areas of specialization. At Ulatus, we are hiring for the following sub-disciplines under Humanities and Social Sciences:

Subject Area

Literature

Philosophy

Political Science

Education

Academic Research Papers

Cultural and Media Content

Government and Policy Documents

Educational Materials

Religious and Philosophical Texts

Applicants are evaluated for both their linguistic skills and their subject matter expertise.

Eligibility Criteria

• Recognized graduate qualification in translation from an institution of higher education. or Recognized graduate qualification in any other field from an institution of higher education with two years of full time experience in translation. or Five years of full time professional experience in translation.
• Native speaker of Portuguese/English with proven English/Portuguese skills

Who Can Apply?

Our company is committed to the highest levels of translation quality and we expect our freelance translators to be of the same caliber. If you qualify for the below points,

• fit the Humanities and Social Sciences subject area(s) specified above and have the translation experience,
• have command over Portuguese and English languages,
• are looking for translating jobs online, and
• want the flexibility of working on translation jobs from home,