Job Description

Job description :

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to to review academic manuscripts submitted to a prestigious journal. The role involves performing a comprehensive set of checks to ensure compliance with journal requirements, adherence to publication standards, and overall quality before the peer-review or publication stage.
Job responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Verify manuscript title accuracy and ensure consistency with journal guidelines. Cross-check author names, affiliations, and conflict of interest (COI) statements for completeness and accuracy. Review abstracts and manuscript structure to ensure they adhere to formatting and submission requirements. Validate references for proper formatting, relevance, and completeness. Ensure ethical guidelines are met, including plagiarism and data integrity checks. Check the accuracy and formatting of figures, tables, and supplementary materials. Collaborate with editorial teams to resolve inconsistencies or missing information. Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Qualifications and prerequisites:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Psychology). Strong understanding of manuscript formatting and journal submission guidelines. Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices. High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience using manuscript submission and tracking systems. Experience in academic publishing, journal editorial processes, or manuscript quality control.

Benefits of this role:
Opportunity to work with a prestigious publisher. Opportunity to contribute to high-quality academic publishing. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Exposure to cutting-edge research across various disciplines.

Application process:

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in academic publishing and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!
About Us:

CACTUS is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Learn more: https://cactusglobal.com
Awards and Recognition:
Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016. Recognised as 'Employers of the Future' two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe Recognised as One of India's Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in 2022 Winner of 'Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services' at AWS AI Conclave 2022 Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable Emerged as one of India's Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019 * Ranked #1 among India's Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work Institute in 2017