Contractual Academic Copyeditor (Research Journals)

Remote

Contracted

Mid Level

We are hiring for a contractual copyediting role for a leading scientific publisher. The work involves copyediting accepted research papers and academic content while maintaining high editorial standards.

What you will do:

Copyedit manuscripts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in language
Make changes to follow the style guide of the journal
Engage closely with academic content while maintaining high editorial standards

What we are looking for:

Native-level English proficiency with an excellent understanding and application of language and grammar rules
A Master’s degree, PhD, or professional degree in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences
Prior experience copyediting academic/research papers or professional experience in one of the above fields
Strong attention to detail
Understanding of style conventions for academic research papers (e.g., UK vs US English, reference styles, standard style guides such as AMA and CSE)
Strong sense of ownership with regard to quality and on-time delivery

Why join us:

Opportunity to work with academic content from a globally respected scientific publisher
Exposure to cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines
Contribution to the dissemination of high-impact research
Flexible and remote work
Fair compensation

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