Remote Geoscience Editor | Manuscript Quality & Clarity

Cactus Communications; United States; Remote; CLP 49,116,000 - 78,585,000; Part time

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Job summary

CACTUS Communications seeks Editors for the Earth and Environmental Science team on a remote contractual basis with renewable potential. Work will be available regularly to maintain a stable schedule and you will edit manuscripts to improve clarity while preserving authors’ meaning.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science or related fields, with excellent English writing and a track record in scientific editing or publishing.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Environmental Science, Earth Science or related fields.
• Proven ability to critically evaluate scientific content and ensure discipline-specific accuracy.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in scientific editing or academic publishing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve clarity, coherence and readability while preserving authors’ intended meaning.
• Ensure discipline-specific terminology and arguments are accurate and appropriate for the audience.
• Improve presentation of complex research findings for publication readiness.
• Edit manuscripts to meet high standards of academic writing and journal guidelines when required.

Skills

Strong English writing

Attention to detail

Critical evaluation of scientific text

Experience in scientific editing

Education

Master's or PhD in Environmental Science / Earth Science / related field

Job description

CACTUS Communications seeks Editors for the Earth and Environmental Science team on a remote contractual basis with renewable potential. Work will be available regularly to maintain a stable schedule and you will edit manuscripts to improve clarity while preserving authors’ meaning.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science or related fields, with excellent English writing and a track record in scientific editing or publishing.