Job Description:
We’re currently looking for Editors in the Earth and Environmental Science team on a work-from-home basis. This would be a contractual agreement, and renewable upon mutual consent. Work will be available regularly so that you can maintain a predictable schedule.
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 Master's or 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:
Environmental Science | Atmospheric Science | Geology | Mineralogy | Climate Science | Geophysics | Energy | Renewable Energy | Sustainability | Sustainable Development | Waste Management | Environmental Technology | Energy Conservation | Hydrology | Meteorology | Oceanography | Space and Planetary Science | Volcanology | Weather Studies | Climate Change | Climate Science | Marine Science
Benefits of this Role
• Flexibility. You can work from anywhere in the world.
• You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our internal discussion platform.
• You will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider’s view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.
About CACTUS
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications 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.
