Independent Academic 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

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.