Editor: Epidemiology (Contract, Onsite)

About the Role

Cactus Communications offers specialized language editing services aimed at assisting researchers in clearly presenting their findings and facilitating successful publication. This role is ideal for individuals with a robust academic background who are passionate about engaging with the latest research and enhancing scientific manuscripts' clarity and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Critically review and improve manuscripts to enhance clarity, coherence, and readability while maintaining the original meaning intended by the authors.
• Verify subject-specific terminology, conventions, and scientific arguments for accuracy, consistency, and suitability for the targeted readership.
• Enhance the presentation of complex research results to improve their communication and readiness for publication.
• Ensure final manuscripts conform to high academic writing standards, free from unclear or illogical sentences, and formatted according to guidelines of the intended journals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• PhD in Public Health or Epidemiology is required.
• A strong publication track record with at least 5 to 10 first-author papers.
• Experience with peer review processes.
• The ability to critically appraise study design, methodologies, statistical analyses, and interpretations.
• Proven capability to accurately evaluate scientific content with discipline-specific precision.
• Excellent command of written English and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in scientific editing or academic publishing is advantageous.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours allowing you to choose when to work.
• A consistent volume of assignments each month.
• Opportunities to deepen editing expertise via access to articles and professional development resources.
• Exposure to global research projects and methodologies.

About Cactus Communications

Founded in 2002, Cactus Communications is a technology-driven company specializing in expert language services and AI-powered solutions that support research funding, publication, communication, and discovery. Its flagship brand, Editage, provides a variety of researcher services and innovative AI products such as Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With a presence in multiple cities globally and a workforce exceeding 3,000 experts, Cactus is recognized for its progressive workplace culture.