Freelance Peer Reviewer - Media Relations

@ Cactus Communications

Overview

The Freelance Peer Reviewer - Media Relations role at Cactus Communications calls for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers with extensive academic backgrounds. The role involves providing detailed, constructive peer reviews for academic manuscripts submitted by publishers.

What You Need

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree.
• At least two recent publications.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication for clear, concise feedback.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior peer review experience preferred.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

What You Will Do

• Assess manuscript originality and contribution to the field.
• Evaluate study design and research methodology.
• Review literature incorporation and citation of relevant research.
• Analyse clarity of results and conclusion integrity.
• Provide constructive editorial feedback.
• Recommend publication decisions to journal editors.

Key skills/competency

peer reviewer, research methodologies, publication, analytical, confidentiality, manuscript evaluation, study design, ethics, online submission, constructive feedback