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Mahmood R.

Victoria, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
7 jobs

PhD in Materials Science, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, with 40+ published papers in high-impact journals. I help clients design manufacturable products and write high-impact scientific manuscripts. I offer high-quality manuscript writing and technical content development based on my experience as a researcher with 40+ peer-reviewed publications in materials science and mechanical engineering. Whether you need a polished scientific article, a well-structured long-form document, or a complete rewrite of existing content, I transform complex ideas into clear, professional, and publication-ready writing. My work is detail-oriented, accurate, and tailored to your specific goals, ensuring a smooth and reliable collaboration from start to finish.

  • Academic Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Material Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechanical Design
  • Proofreading
Alejandra A.

Kamloops, Canada

$20/hr
5.0
19 jobs

I’m a current MSc in Environmental Sciences student and a biologist with a marine biology background. My principal interests include Conservation, environment, and climate change issues. Due to my career and personal experiences, I enjoy and have experience with: • Providing research and data entry services for One of Upwork’s largest Enterprise clients. • Scientific Research • R software • Modeling biological data • Biological collections and taxonomy. • Microplastic identification. • Organizing large amounts of data related to wildlife and climatic conditions. • Marine turtle monitoring programs and data collection. • Working in marine and land ecosystems, mainly in humid tropical and dry forests, mangroves, and beaches. • Writing lab and field reports. I offer my services, helping you with: • Academic/scientific writing • Data entry • Organizing data • Lab reports • Formats for scientific papers • Translate academic articles • Web research • References and reference managers

  • Scientific Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Research Papers
  • English
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Biology
  • Colombian Spanish Dialect
  • R
  • Data Modeling
  • Marine Biology
  • Teaching
Jainu A.

Toronto, Canada

$80/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I am a senior medical writer and scientific consultant with 10+ years of hands-on experience in biomedical research, translating complex science into clear, accurate, and compelling content for scientific, clinical, and public audiences. My background spans neuroimmunology, oncology, vaccines, drug delivery, and molecular biology, with deep expertise across both academia and biotech startups. I bring the rigor of a researcher and the clarity of a communicator—so your science is not just correct, but understood. What I Can Help You With 🧬 Medical & Scientific Writing 1) Manuscript planning, writing, editing, and journal submission support 2) Review articles, white papers, grant content, and scientific reports 3) Clinical and translational research summaries 📣 Science Communication & Content 1) Blogs, articles, and explainer pieces for scientific and lay audiences 2) Scripts for educational videos, talks, and social media 3) Public-facing science content grounded in evidence and policy 🎨 Scientific Visuals & Infographics 1) Clear, publication-ready infographics and figures 2) Expertise with BioRender and Canva 3) Visual storytelling for complex biological mechanisms 🚀 Scientific Consulting for Startups 1) Scientific review of early-stage biotech products and drug concepts 2) Molecular biology and chemistry perspective on mechanisms, targets, and feasibility 3) Help translating ideas into clear narratives for investors, partners, or collaborators 4) Guidance on next scientific steps and positioning Professional Experience Medical Writer, Science Consultant & Editor Worked with 3 early-stage startup companies, contributing across oncology, diabetes, menopause, and cardiology. Supported manuscript development, scientific positioning, and internal/external communications. Volunteer Medical Writer & Script Writer 1) Unbiased Science and Royal Canadian Institute (Canada) 2) Developed blogs, scripts, and social media content to educate the public on emerging research, evidence-based medicine, and public health policy. Scientific Publications Author of 12 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Extensive experience supporting manuscripts from concept to submission, including outlining, figure development, editing, and reviewer response. Education & Research Training 1) Postdoctoral Fellowship – Harvard Medical School Developed novel tools to access the blood–brain barrier Deep expertise in neuroimmunology and translational research 2) PhD – Biomedical Engineering, University of Chicago Designed new vaccine and tumor adjuvants Developed nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems 3) Master’s Degree – Chemistry Strong foundation in small-molecule synthesis and drug chemistry Why Clients Work With Me 1) I’ve done the science, not just written about it 2) I’m equally comfortable with molecular mechanisms and big-picture strategy 3) I care deeply about accuracy, clarity, and impact 4) I help your science make sense to reviewers, stakeholders, and decision-makers If you’re a startup, research group, or organization looking for a senior scientific partner who can think critically and communicate clearly, I’d love to collaborate.

  • Writing
  • Academic Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • Academic Research
  • Academic Writing
  • Publishing
  • Manuscript
Olga M.

Niagara Falls, Canada

$80/hr
5.0
31 jobs

I help teams design, diagnose, and stabilize AI systems by treating them as systems, not magic tools. I'm a PhD-trained physicist and applied mathematician with deep experience in AI integration, data analysis, and modular system design. My core strength is seeing problems simultaneously through three lenses: * Physics (system mechanics & constraints) - how the system actually behaves * Applied Mathematics (models & assumptions) - what is abstracted, tested, or silently assumed * Algorithms & AI workflows (implementation) - how inputs are transformed into outputs, at scale This allows me to identify failure modes, hidden assumptions, and inefficiencies that are often missed when AI is treated as a black box. ### What I Do ### I work as a consultant, not a task executor. Clients bring me in when: * AI outputs are inconsistent or unreliable * Systems “work” but don’t scale or generalize * Assumptions are unclear or untested * Teams need clarity before building or deploying My services include: * AI system diagnostics & integration audits * Human–AI workflow design * Modular AI architecture (agents, RAG, memory, pipelines) * Data analysis & decision modeling under uncertainty * Validation, QA, and failure-mode analysis * Advisory support during implementation or redesign I separate exploration from production, precision from validity, and automation from judgment. ### How I Work ### * I make assumptions explicit and testable * I use tools to increase efficiency and preserve cognitive bandwidth, not to replace thinking * I document decisions, risks, and trade-offs * I ask the right questions—and know when to consult domain experts A core principle of my work is simple: A robust algorithm applied to a false premise produces precise nonsense. My job is to prevent that. ### Background Highlights ### * PhD in Astrophysics (physics + applied mathematics) * Graduate training at ESA and ESO (data analysis, modeling, PI-level responsibility) * 10+ years designing and maintaining semantic and AI-assisted knowledge systems (GM-RKB) * Extensive experience in data analysis, algorithmic modeling, and technical writing * Current projects in AI integration and systems analysis ### What You Can Expect ### * Clear problem framing * Honest assessment of uncertainty and risk * Practical, implementable recommendations * Systems that are simpler, more robust, and easier to reason about If you need someone who can dissect complex AI systems from surface behavior to core assumptions, and help you rebuild them with clarity and integrity, let’s talk.

  • Scientific Research
  • Python
  • Machine Learning
  • Writing
  • Physics
  • Image Processing
  • Data Analysis
  • Research Papers
  • Mathematics
  • Academic Writing
  • Scientific Computation
Sasha O.

toronto, Canada

$30/hr
4.6
16 jobs

As a native English speaker with a Master's degree in English, I am a professional editor, proofreader and copywriter. I am a writing specialist who will turn out error-free English copy. I am a copywriter that has studied the great copywriters like Gary Halbert, Eugene Schwartz, John Carlton, Joeseph Sugarman and so much more... but you would expect that from someone offering you his services as a copywriter. It's simply the foundation that any copywriter needs. Even though I've studied all of the 'techniques' to write great Ad Copy... It's simply NOT ENOUGH! I dig deep into the mind of your customer and find out things that other copywriters simply don't do because it takes "too much work". I focus on getting into the mind of the customer and writing specifically for them so that when they read your sales copy, your product becomes the only option.

  • English
  • Scientific Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Nonfiction
Ogechi O.

Toronto, Canada

$47/hr
4.4
12 jobs

Are you seeking a prolific health writer who can provide evidence-based informative articles for your medical and pharmaceutical brands? You are just in time! And you'd get👇 ✅Original blog writing without plagiarism ✅Well-researched and structured articles without grammatical/spelling errors ✅Compelling web content ✅SEO-friendly articles? WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS?💯 💚 I'm among the top 10% of freelancers on Upwork who provide quality work to meet their client's satisfaction. 💚 I combine my clinical expertise with over five years of writing experience to create health content that every audience can easily understand. 💚 I utilize my stellar research abilities to provide you with current and in-depth information I offer quality services to my clients. I am highly responsive, available Monday to Saturday, and provide explicit work with fast turnarounds. Send a message now to schedule an interview or a call with you to discuss your project. Best, Ogechi.

  • Education
  • SEO Writing
  • Scientific Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Academic Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Case Studies
  • Health & Fitness
  • Data Entry
  • Article Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Citation Style
  • Scientific Literature Review
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