Simplified Chinese to English Translator - Earth Science

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

Job summary

Cactus Communications, through its brand Editage, is seeking skilled translators to work on a freelance basis. As a Translator, you will be instrumental in helping ESL researchers publish their research in prestigious journals by translating academic manuscripts from various languages to native English or vice versa. Candidates must possess a relevant degree in Translation or equivalent experience, with five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation preferred. Strong technical expertise in subject fields is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Translation or equivalent training.
• Five years of experience in translation is required.
• Experience in academic manuscripts and foreign-language settings preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Translation expertise

Technical subject knowledge

Language proficiency

Education

Degree in Translation

Graduate degree in any field plus two years of experience

Job description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) 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

Note: If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [e-mail] before you apply/register.