Editor: Bioinformatics (Contract, Onsite)

Overview

Cactus Communications provides expert language editing services to help researchers communicate their findings clearly and successfully publish their work. This role is suited for individuals with a strong academic background who enjoy engaging with advanced research and who can improve scientific writing effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and edit scientific manuscripts to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall readability while maintaining the authors' original meaning.
• Verify that scientific terms, conventions, and arguments are accurate, consistent, and appropriate for the intended reader base.
• Enhance the presentation of complex research results to improve communication and readiness for publication.
• Ensure that manuscripts meet top academic writing standards, removing unclear or illogical language and formatting content according to target journal requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD) in Biomedical Informatics, Health Informatics, or Bioinformatics is essential.
• Proven publication history with 5 to 10 or more first-author articles.
• Experience in peer review processes.
• Competence in critically analyzing study designs, methodologies, statistics, and data interpretation.
• Ability to rigorously evaluate scientific content for discipline-specific precision.
• Exceptional written English skills with keen attention to detail.
• Previous involvement in scientific editing or academic publishing is advantageous.

Benefits

• Work schedule flexibility allowing you to choose your working hours.
• Consistent and predictable workload every month.
• Opportunity to enhance editing skills through access to articles and tips on a dedicated learning and discussion platform.
• Exposure to cutting-edge research activities worldwide.

About Cactus Communications

Founded in 2002, Cactus Communications is a leader in technology-driven expert services and AI-based products that enhance funding, publishing, communication, and discovery of research. Its flagship brand Editage offers extensive researcher solutions backed by a workforce of over 3,000 experts around the globe, with offices in major cities worldwide. The company is recognized for pioneering excellent workplace practices and maintaining a quality work environment.