Freelance Editors - Medicine and Life Sciences

  • Contract

Company Description

Cactus Communications is a leading provider of scientific communication services to more than 442,000 clients across 191 countries.

‍We engage a team of highly skilled editors who are experts in various academic fields.

Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs (Forbes.com) since 2016.

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Job Description

We're currently looking for specialist freelance substantive editors in Medicine and Life Sciences

 

What you will do

  • Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
  • Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
  • Understand client and industry requirements and adapt your working approach accordingly
  • Meet deadlines (which are driven by client deadlines)

Why this is a great opportunity

  • Telecommute from anywhere
  • Set your own timings and work hours
  • There is no mandatory time commitment
  • Earn up to 20% above your fees
  • Develop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles on the latest industry trends and editing tips on our learning and discussion platform
  • Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide

Qualifications

What you need

  • A Post Doc/PhD/Masters/Bachelors degree or expertise in one or more specialized subject areas in Physical Sciences
  • Excellent English editing skill and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)

Additional Information

APPLY NOW!

Our selection process involves just one online test. If you meet the benchmark, we will contact you within one business day, and you can start on assignments within a couple of days. Please access this link: http://bit.ly/2ZAtTw4 

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or face any problems while applying.

 

At CACTUS, we believe that diversity enriches us. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to offering work opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation.