Freelance Peer Reviewer - Media Relations

Overview

The Freelance Peer Reviewer - Media Relations role at Cactus Communications involves performing critical peer reviews for academic journals and publishers. Suitable candidates include researchers, retired researchers, or former researchers with advanced degrees.

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 ethics.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience with academic peer review is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

What You Will Do

• Assess the manuscript for originality and novelty.
• Evaluate study design and research methodology.
• Review literature citation and relevance.
• Analyze results and conclusions for clarity and support.
• Provide detailed, constructive feedback.
• Recommend publication status based on evaluation.

Key skills/competency

• Peer review
• Research methodologies
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking
• Academic writing
• Time management
• Ethics
• Manuscript evaluation
• Feedback
• Publication process