Freelance English Editor for Research Journals
We are seeking editors with a keen eye for detail and outstanding English skills to efficiently edit academic research articles, submitted to our over 400 journals, written by scholars from all over the world. Successful applicants will join our network of remote freelance English editors and work with a dynamic and fast-paced editing department.
Your Responsibilities
Editors work to short deadlines to accurately edit scholarly articles, making the English clear, consistent, and grammatically correct. You will be familiar with Microsoft Word and be able to work remotely. All editors must complete two editing tests and undergo a brief training period to assess whether this role is a good fit.
Your Experience and Skills
All applicants must have the following:
- Advanced knowledge of English.
- Experience in editing and writing.
- Access to Microsoft Word and antivirus software.
- Ability to meet short deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Willingness to work remotely as part of an international team.
- A strong interest in working with research material.
The following are a benefit:
- PhD in any subject.
- Previous experience editing scholarly content.
- Knowledge of LaTeX.
- Familiarity with academic publishing.
What We Offer
Training in editing scholarly content and use of the MDPI style.
The opportunity to develop your editing skills working with a leading academic publishing house.
Flexible schedule. Editors can set their work times around other responsibilities.
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
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- Locations
- United Kingdom
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
Benefits!
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Special Days Off
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Bonus Incentives
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Health Cash Plan
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Diversity & Inclusion
MDPI provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identification, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have offices. Thank you for your interest in applying to MDPI. We value diversity and encourage the very best candidates to apply.
Freelance English Editor for Research Journals
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