Japanese <> English Translator - Applied Physics

Cactus Communications; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading translation services provider is seeking skilled freelance translators to assist researchers in translating academic manuscripts. The ideal candidates will possess a degree in Translation or a related field and have significant professional experience in translation. You will play a crucial role in helping ESL researchers effectively communicate their research in prestigious journals. This position is open to translators with strong linguistic skills and technical expertise in their respective fields.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in your field is required.
• Experience in a foreign-language setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic research papers from original language to native English or vice versa.

Education

Degree in Translation or equivalent degree with translation training

Graduate degree in any field + 2 years of professional experience in translation

Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation

Job description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community. We are currently looking for skilled translators to work with us on a freelance basis.

As a Translator, you will combine your language skills and subject‑area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting‑edge research in prestigious journals.

Job description

We are looking for translators to work on academic manuscripts written in various languages. To qualify, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign‑language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating an academic research paper from the original language to native English or vice versa.

Requirements

• A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
• A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
• Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation