AI Scientific Editor - Medicine (Work-from-home)

CACTUS is a global leader in language editing services dedicated to supporting researchers in their pursuit of publication. If you have a passion for refining language, enjoy staying current with developments in your field, and take pride in helping others communicate their research effectively, this role offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills. As an Editor, you will leverage both your language proficiency and subject-matter expertise to assist researchers worldwide in publishing high-quality, impactful research in prestigious academic journals.

Key Responsibilities
- Critically review and edit AI-assisted or processed manuscripts to ensure the final text is scientifically clear, coherent, and ready for publication, adhering to standard academic English.
- Enhance manuscripts beyond basic grammar corrections by improving clarity, sentence flow, logical consistency, readability, and overall quality, while maintaining the author’s original intent and scientific accuracy.
- Apply editorial judgment to identify and address gaps, inconsistencies, unclear interpretations, awkward phrasing, and other issues that may remain in pre-edited manuscripts.
- Ensure consistent use of subject-specific conventions, terminology, and style requirements throughout the manuscript.
- Follow job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the requirements of the target journal, managing turnaround times effectively across assigned projects.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Medicine.
- Excellent command of English with strong attention to detail. Prior editing experience is highly desirable.

About CACTUS
Founded in 2002, Cactus Communications is a pioneering technology company specializing in expert services and AI-driven products that enhance the way research is funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers a broad range of researcher solutions, including expert editing services and innovative AI tools such as Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices across Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai, and a global team of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is recognized for its commitment to workplace excellence and has consistently been named a great place to work.

This role is ideal for individuals who are meticulous, passionate about academic publishing, and eager to contribute to the global research community by ensuring that scientific manuscripts meet the highest standards of clarity and quality.