Freelance Peer Reviewer - Metabolic And Hormonal Disorders

Cactus Communications; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading communications company in Cape Town is seeking a Freelance Peer Reviewer specializing in Metabolic and Hormonal Disorders. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MD, has recent publications, and possesses strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include evaluating manuscript originality, assessing study design, and providing constructive feedback. This role offers a competitive pay of $9 per review, suitable for experienced researchers seeking flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge.
• Assess study design and methodology for appropriateness.
• Check literature review for relevance and currency.
• Evaluate clarity of results and support for conclusions.
• Offer constructive feedback to authors.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong written communication

Time management

Education

Doctorate (PhD / MD) or equivalent

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Metabolic and Hormonal Disorders

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

South Africa $9

• $9

We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers.

Note: You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.

Qualifications

Doctorate (PhD / MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.

At least two publications in the last two years in your field.

Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.

Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.

Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.

Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Responsibilities

Assess Novelty: Determine whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.

Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Assess whether the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to ensure that the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.

Literature Review: Check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research in the field.

Analyze Results and Conclusions: Evaluate whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately, and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.

Provide Constructive Feedback: Offer constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.

Recommend Publication: Based on your evaluation, help the journal editor decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.