Freelance Peer Reviewer - Human Rights and Soci... @ Cactus Communications
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Job Details
Overview
Cactus Communications is looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers to perform peer reviews for journals and publishers. Candidates must be ready to disclose their full name and affiliations with publishers.
What You Need to Have
- Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree.
- At least two publications in the last two years.
- Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written communication skills for 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 (desirable).
- Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.
What You Will Do
- Assess Novelty: Determine if manuscripts provide new insights.
- Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Ensure methods are appropriate and reproducible.
- Conduct Literature Review: Check that manuscripts cite up-to-date research.
- Analyse Results and Conclusions: Assess clarity and support of findings.
- Provide Constructive Feedback: Suggest improvements and point out concerns.
- Recommend Publication: Assist editors with decision making on manuscripts.
Key Skills/Competency
- Research
- Peer review
- Human rights
- Social justice
- Methodology
- Analysis
- Feedback
- Critical thinking
- Ethics
- Time management
How to Get Hired at Cactus Communications
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight research, publications, and review experience.
- Review Cactus Communications: Understand their mission and approach.
- Prepare examples: Showcase past peer review work and methodologies.
- Practice interview responses: Emphasize analytical and communication skills.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review latest research methodologies.
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Analyze sample manuscripts and feedback.
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Familiarize with online submission systems.
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Study current academic publishing trends.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you met a deadline.
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Explain handling constructive criticism effectively.
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Discuss managing confidential information securely.
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Share examples of clear written feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
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