Simplified Chinese to English Translator - Earth Science

Cactus Communications; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading translation service provider is seeking Freelance Translators to aid ESL researchers in preparing academic manuscripts for publication. You will translate research papers from various languages into native English and vice versa. Qualified candidates should possess a degree in Translation or significant training in this field, along with substantial professional experience. This opportunity allows you to work from anywhere while contributing to the global scientific community.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic research papers from various languages to native English or vice versa.

Education

Degree in Translation or equivalent degree

Graduate degree in any field plus two years of experience in translation

Five years of 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