Freelance Peer Reviewer - Special Education

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

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company in South Africa seeks a Freelance Peer Reviewer specializing in Special Education. Candidates should have a doctoral degree and at least two recent publications. The role involves assessing originality, evaluating study design, and providing constructive feedback. Ideal for researchers with peer review experience who are committed to quality academic publishing and can meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least two publications in the last two years in the field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge.
• Ensure the study design and methods are appropriate and comprehensive.
• Verify that the manuscript incorporates relevant, up-to-date research.
• Evaluate whether results are presented clearly and conclusions are supported.
• Offer suggestions for improvement or highlight any flaws.
• Recommend to the journal editor whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Skills

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to adhere to deadlines

Familiarity with online manuscript submission systems

Education

Doctorate (PhD / MD) or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Special Education

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: Ensure the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to enable reproducibility.
• Literature Review: Verify that the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research.
• Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluate whether the results are presented clearly and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.
• Provide Constructive Feedback: Offer suggestions for improvement or highlight 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.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants who are interested in contributing to high-quality academic publishing.