Freelance Peer Reviewer Digital Media @ Cactus Communications
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Posted 17 hours ago
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Freelance Peer Reviewer Digital Media at Cactus Communications
We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers. You must 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.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written communication skills with clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to 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: Evaluate if manuscripts offer new knowledge or insights.
- Evaluate Study Design and Methodology to ensure reproducibility.
- Conduct Literature Reviews to verify relevance of cited research.
- Analyze Results and Conclusions for clarity and support.
- Provide Constructive Feedback by suggesting improvements or identifying flaws.
- Recommend Publication decisions based on comprehensive evaluation.
Key skills/competency
- Peer Review
- Research Analysis
- Manuscript Evaluation
- Study Design
- Ethics
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Academic Publishing
How to Get Hired at Cactus Communications
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant academic and research experience.
- Emphasize publications: List recent scholarly works prominently.
- Prepare detailed examples: Showcase prior peer review experience.
- Research Cactus Communications: Understand their academic publishing standards.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review current research methodologies.
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Familiarize with online manuscript systems.
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Study ethical guidelines in research.
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Practice analytical review techniques.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging review experience.
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Explain time management under deadlines.
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Discuss maintaining confidentiality in reviews.
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Share your feedback improvement process.
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