Editorial Reviewer - Engineering and Technology

CACTUS provides language editing services to help researchers in their quest for publication. We’re currently hiring <strong>Reviewers</strong> on a full-time work-from-home basis.<br><br>As a <strong>Reviewer,</strong> you will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.<br><br><strong>What you will do:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Perform quality assurance checks on edited manuscripts to ensure that they meet the standards of international publications</li><li>Provide timely feedback to our editors</li><li>Manage deadlines and ensure high quality standards<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Why this is a great opportunity:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Receive a predictable volume of work each month</li><li>You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our learning and discussion platform.</li><li>Get an inside view of research carried out worldwide<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What you need:<br><br></strong><ul><li>PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in the required subject area</li><li>Excellent English proficiency and attention to detail<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Additional information:<br><br></strong><ul><li>If you have any questions, we encourage you to explore our FAQs at [please copy and paste into browser] to find the information you are looking for.</li><li>If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at editor@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.</li></ul>

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