Review Editor - Science Journal

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Needs to hire 8 Freelancers
Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented editor with hands-on scientific journal experience to support manuscript review and decision preparation. The work includes submission screening, verifying completeness, performing section-by-section checks for scientific quality, formatting, policy compliance, and reproducibility, and evaluating reviewer comments to help compile a clear final decision package for authors. Strong critical thinking to assess whether claims are supported by data, plus excellent written communication for structured, professional email responses, are essential. Qualifications Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in life sciences or related fields. Strong understanding of scientific methodology and reproducibility standards. Prior experience in scientific publishing, peer review, or editorial processes preferred. Excellent attention to detail. Strong written communication skills. Familiarity with manuscript formatting standards and referencing styles. Ability to evaluate scientific claims and data support critically.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type

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Mandatory skills
Research Papers
Academic Writing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    3
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 25, 2019
  • United States
    Cambridge7:23 PM
  • $1.9M total spent
    443 hires, 84 active
  • 35,087 hours
  • Science & Medicine
    Large company (100-1,000 people)

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