Scientific Editor: Geosciences

Job Description: 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. Job Responsibilities • 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. Qualifications and Prerequisites • 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. Specialized subject areas: Environmental Science | Atmospheric Science | Geology | Mineralogy | Climate Science | Geophysics | Energy | Renewable Energy | Sustainability | Sustainable Development | Waste Management | Environmental Technology | Energy Conservation | Hydrology | Meteorology | Oceanography | Space and Planetary Science | Volcanology | Weather Studies | Climate Change | Climate Science | Marine Science Benefits of this Role • Flexibility. You can work from anywhere in the world. • You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our internal discussion platform. • You will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider’s view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry. About CACTUS Established in 2002, Cactus Communications is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. Show more Show less

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.