Independent Contract Editor – Earth/Environmental Science

AJE

Contract Editor editing scholarly manuscripts for researchers with native English proficiency and relevant postgraduate degrees. Ensuring language clarity and accuracy in research communication while utilizing AI tools.

Posted 6/16/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit scholarly manuscripts originally written by non-native English speakers
Ensure language is not a barrier to research communication
Partner with AI and automation to check edits for accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have native English proficiency
Possess a Master’s degree, PhD, or professional degree in a relevant field
Have significant experience either working in or editing papers in a related field
Have a documented current or former affiliation with an accredited, not-for-profit, college or university with selective admission policies
Be based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from anywhere in the US
Ability to select manuscripts based on areas of expertise
Compensation based on manuscript length

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Soft Skills

communicationeditinglanguage proficiency

Certifications

Master’s degreePhDprofessional degree