Editor, Economics (PhD Required)
Employer · Cactus Communications
Proofreader
Writer
EconomistFlexibleBudapest
CACTUS provides expert language editing services to help researchers communicate their findings clearly and successfully publish their work. As an Editor, you will leverage your subject-matter expertise to evaluate and refine research manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy and discipline-specific clarity while enhancing the quality of the language.
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.
Conditions & benefits
FlexibilityYou can work from anywherePredictable volume of workReceive a predictable volume of work each monthProfessional developmentDevelop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles and tips on our learning and discussion platformGlobal insightGet an inside view of research carried out worldwide
Requirements
- A completed PhD degree in Statistics/Economics (Mandatory)
- 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.