7 days ago
Freelance Peer Reviewer, Food Science, Microbiology and Safety
Cactus Communications
Hybrid
Contractor
$25,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleFreelance Peer Reviewer, Food Science, Microbiology and Safety
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$25,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
What You Need to Have
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.
- 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
- Research Methodology
- Ethical Principles
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
- Objectivity
- Peer Review
- Manuscript Evaluation
How to Get Hired at Cactus Communications
- Research Cactus Communications' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Highlight your peer review expertise: Emphasize prior journal review experience and commitment to ethical principles on your resume.
- Showcase subject matter mastery: Tailor your application to demonstrate deep knowledge in Food Science, Microbiology, or Safety.
- Prepare for critical assessment questions: Be ready to discuss how you evaluate research methodology, novelty, and scientific conclusions.
- Emphasize strong communication skills: Practice articulating constructive feedback clearly and adhering to strict deadlines effectively.
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