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Freelance Pre-Submission Peer Reviewer & Journal Selection Specialist

Cactus Communications

Contractor, Part-time
10+ years experience
Remote Only

Key Skills

Peer Review
Manuscript Assessment
Journal Selection
Editorial Review
Publication Readiness Evaluation
Scientific Writing
Editing
Research Communication
Assessment Report Writing
Deadline Management

Job Description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation and editorial services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science effectively to the global research community. About the job We are currently looking for researchers and editors who can provide detailed assessments of manuscripts (along the lines of journal peer reviews) What You Will Do Provide expert input in the form of peer-review-style comments on manuscripts. Highlight areas for improvement and evaluate the manuscript’s readiness for publication. Prepare a detailed assessment report outlining your evaluation and recommendations. Ensure that all deliverables are submitted within client deadlines. Qualifications and Prerequisites Prior experience as an invited peer reviewer for a journal or as a journal editor. At least 10 published manuscripts as an author or co-author (Mandatory) A PhD or MD in one of the following areas (Mandatory) Literature and Fiction | Clinical Psychiatry | Emergency Medicine Benefits of this Role Flexibility. You can telecommute from anywhere. You will also have the flexibility to keep your own work hours as long as you meet the deadlines. You are at liberty to take up work outside CACTUS. You will have access to articles on the latest industry trends and publication and writing tips on our learning and discussion platform. Additional Information If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on email with further details. About CACTUS Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) 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. Awards and Recognition Employers of the Future, 2024 Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024 ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024 Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023 Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023 Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023 India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022 Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022 HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2021

Core Responsibilities

Provide detailed peer-review-style feedback on manuscripts, identify areas for improvement, and assess readiness for publication. Prepare assessment reports with recommendations and submit all deliverables by client deadlines.

Requirements

Candidates must have prior experience as an invited journal peer reviewer or journal editor and at least 10 published manuscripts as an author or co-author. A PhD or MD in Literature and Fiction, Clinical Psychiatry, or Emergency Medicine is mandatory.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work
  • Ability to Work Outside CACTUS
  • Access to Industry Articles and Publication Resources

About Cactus Communications

Industry: Software Development

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) 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 India, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, the US, and the UK, 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.

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