Cactus Communications is a leading provider of scientific communication services to more than 198,000 clients across
116 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.
We’re currently looking for specialist freelance copy-editors and substantive editors in Medicine, Life Sciences, Physical
Sciences, and Engineering.
WHAT YOU NEED
· A Post Doc/PhD/Masters/Bachelors degree or expertise in one or more specialized subject areas in Medicine, Life
Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering
· Excellent editing skills and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great).
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
· You can telecommute from anywhere.
· You will have the flexibility to keep your own work hours as long as you meet the deadlines.
· You will develop an understanding of the finer points of editing.
· You will have access to articles on the latest industry trends and publication and writing tips on our learning and
discussion platform.
· You will gain an inside view into research carried out worldwide
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.
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.
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Freelance Editors –
Medicine, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences