Job Description

CACTUS provides expert language editing services to help researchers communicate their findings clearly and successfully publish their work. If you have a strong academic background, enjoy engaging with cutting-edge research, and have an eye for improving scientific writing, this opportunity is for you. As an Editor, you will leverage your subject-matter expertise to evaluate and refine research manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy and discipline-specific clarity while enhancing the quality of the language. Your efforts will help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.

Job Responsibilities

Review and edit manuscripts to improve the clarity, coherence, and readability of scientific content while preserving the authors’ intended meaning. Ensure that subject-specific terminology, conventions, and scientific arguments are accurate, consistent, and appropriate for the target audience. Improve the presentation of complex research findings to enhance their communication and publication readiness. Edit manuscripts such that the final text meets the highest standards of academic writing, is free of unclear, illogical, or unidiomatic sentences. Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

A Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree in one or more specialized subject areas listed below Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and ensure discipline-specific accuracy. Excellent written English and attention to detail. Prior experience in scientific editing, peer review, or academic publishing would be an advantage. Specialized subject areas: Materials Science | Chemistry | Electronics and Electrical Engineering | Engineering and Technology | Physics | Computer Science and Mathematics |

Benefits of this Role

Flexibility to decide when you work Receive a predictable volume of work each month Develop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles and tips on our learning and discussion platform Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide

Application Process

If you have a passion for enhancing research communication and expertise in one or more of our specialized subject areas, join us in making a profound impact on the global academic community. Apply today! If you have any questions, we encourage you to explore our FAQs to find the information you are looking for.

Additional Information

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About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.

Awards and Recognition

Employers of the Future, 2024 Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024 ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024 Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023 Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023 Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023 India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022 Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022 HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2021