Academic Editing and Bulgarian Translation of Research on Soil Contamination from Petroleum Spills

Job ID: 40248599

Budget: €250 – €750 EUR

I am looking for a skilled academic editor and translator to review a detailed research manuscript investigating the ecological risks associated with petroleum spills in soil environments. The study analyzes how hydrocarbon infiltration affects native soil microorganisms, microbial enzymatic activity, biodegradation processes, and long-term soil fertility.

The research incorporates contextual references to environmental contamination cases in Bulgaria and neighboring regions in Eastern Europe, where industrial petroleum activities have raised concerns about soil ecosystem stability and microbial biodiversity.

Responsibilities:

1. Academic Editing (English Draft):
• Comprehensive language editing for grammar, syntax, and structure
• Refinement of scientific clarity and terminology
• Improvement of logical transitions between sections
• Ensuring consistency in data presentation and academic tone
• Preparation of the manuscript to meet graduate-level research standards

2. Translation into Bulgarian:
• Professional translation of the finalized English manuscript into Bulgarian
• Accurate rendering of technical environmental and microbiological terminology
• Preservation of scientific meaning and research integrity
• Adaptation of language suitable for academic evaluation

The Bulgarian translation is required for submission to a supervising academic reviewer who prefers documentation in Bulgarian.

Candidate Requirements:
• Background in environmental science, microbiology, soil science, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in academic manuscript editing
• Proven expertise in English–Bulgarian scientific translation
• Familiarity with terminology related to petroleum hydrocarbons and soil microbial ecology

Deliverables:
• Edited English manuscript (clean copy)
• Bulgarian translated version
• Optional tracked-changes document for editorial transparency

Project Goal:
To enhance the technical quality, readability, and academic rigor of the research while ensuring accurate translation for Bulgarian academic review.