AI Scientific Editor (Work-from-home)
Job Description
CACTUS provides language editing services to help researchers in their quest for publication. If you find yourself correcting everyone's grammar and like to stay updated on the latest developments in your field of study, this opportunity is just for you.
As an Editor, you will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.
Job Responsibilities
Critically review and edit AI-assisted/processed manuscripts to ensure that the final text is scientifically clear, coherent, publication-ready, and written in standard academic English
Add editorial value beyond grammar and surface-level corrections by improving clarity, sentence-level flow, logical consistency, readability, and overall manuscript quality while preserving the author’s intended meaning and scientific accuracy
Exercise editorial judgment to identify gaps, inconsistencies, unclear interpretations, awkward phrasing, and missed issues that may persist in pre-edited manuscripts
Ensure that all subject-specific conventions, terminology, and style requirements are consistently followed
Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to target journal requirements when applicable, while meeting the turnaround time across assigned manuscripts
Qualifications and Prerequisites
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree in Medicine
Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)
Benefits of this Role
Flexibility to decide when you work
Receive a predictable volume of work each month
Develop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles and tips on our learning and discussion platform
Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide
Application Process
If you have a passion for enhancing research communication and expertise in one or more of our specialized subject areas, join us in making a profound impact on the global academic community. Apply today!
If you have any questions, we encourage you to explore our FAQs to find the information you are looking for.
Additional Information
If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [email protected] before you apply/register.
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
CACTUS provides language editing services to help researchers in their quest for publication. If you find yourself correcting everyone's grammar and like to stay updated on the latest developments in your field of study, this opportunity is just for you.
As an Editor, you will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.
Job Responsibilities
Critically review and edit AI-assisted/processed manuscripts to ensure that the final text is scientifically clear, coherent, publication-ready, and written in standard academic English
Add editorial value beyond grammar and surface-level corrections by improving clarity, sentence-level flow, logical consistency, readability, and overall manuscript quality while preserving the author’s intended meaning and scientific accuracy
Exercise editorial judgment to identify gaps, inconsistencies, unclear interpretations, awkward phrasing, and missed issues that may persist in pre-edited manuscripts
Ensure that all subject-specific conventions, terminology, and style requirements are consistently followed
Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to target journal requirements when applicable, while meeting the turnaround time across assigned manuscripts
Qualifications and Prerequisites
Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree in Medicine
Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)
Benefits of this Role
Flexibility to decide when you work
Receive a predictable volume of work each month
Develop an understanding of the finer points of editing and gain access to articles and tips on our learning and discussion platform
Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide
Application Process
If you have a passion for enhancing research communication and expertise in one or more of our specialized subject areas, join us in making a profound impact on the global academic community. Apply today!
If you have any questions, we encourage you to explore our FAQs to find the information you are looking for.
Additional Information
If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at [email protected] before you apply/register.
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