Freelance Peer Reviewer - Orthopedics, Bone And Muscle Medicine

Cactus Communications; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent communication firm is seeking a Freelance Peer Reviewer specializing in orthopedics to assess research manuscripts. Candidates should have a doctorate and a minimum of two recent publications, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include evaluating the originality and clarity of manuscripts, providing constructive feedback, and recommending publication decisions. This contract role operates within academic and research environments within South Africa, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge.
• Evaluate study design and methods for reproducibility.
• Check literature review for thoroughness and relevance.
• Evaluate clarity of results and support of conclusions.
• Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements.
• Recommend publication decisions based on evaluations.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong written communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Doctorate (PhD / MD) or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Orthopedics, bone and muscle medicine.

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.

What you need to have

• 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.

What you will do

• Assess Novelty: Assess 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.
• Analyse 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.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend Publication: Based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider, Research, and Writing / Editing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting
Research Services
Writing and Editing