Freelance Peer Reviewer - Digital Epidemiology

About the Freelance Peer Reviewer - Digital Epidemiology Role at Cactus Communications

We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers.

Note: You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.

What You Need to Have

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.
• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

What You Will Do

• Assess Novelty: Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.
• Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Assess whether the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to ensure that the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
• Literature Review: Check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research in the field.
• Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluates whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately, and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend Publication: Based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Key skills/competency

• Digital Epidemiology
• Research Methodology
• Ethical Principles
• Critical Thinking
• Written Communication
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Manuscript Evaluation
• Academic Publishing
• Data Analysis