Scientific Copy Editor, Redwood Publishing

Scientific Copy Editor, Redwood Publishing Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Would you like to use your scientific knowledge to communicate science to the wider scientific audience? Do you have an aptitude for interpreting scientific data and the attention to detail required to identify inconsistencies? Due to growth, a leading London based scientific publisher is looking for a Scientific Editor to join their journals editorial team. Based in London, the Scientific Editor will be responsible for editing scientific and technical manuscripts and will also be involved in the peer review process and evaluating the content of manuscripts.

Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement (1 day in the office and 4 days working from home).

• Copyediting of manuscripts for language and readability (training in house style).
• Checking factual content and dealing with queries.
• Assessing authors' responses to edits and editorial comments.
• Involvement in the peer review process, including identifying problems with plagiarism, animal ethics, patient consent and figure manipulation.
• Collaborate with the wider scientific community and internal teams.

• Degree educated in biological/medical sciences (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage high quality work whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a level of scientific knowledge appropriate to the role.
• Strong IT skills.
• Editorial or publishing experience desirable, but training in copy‑editing will be provided.

The role offers an attractive salary and good company benefits.

For further information please send your CV and salary expectations to .