Scientific Editor: Geology
Employer · Cactus Communications
Budapest
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.
Tasks
- 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.
- requirements_list
- 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.