Editing and Proofreading: Need a mathematician, physicist or related professional

Job ID: 36107608

Budget: $250 – $750 CAD

ONLY FREELANCERS FROM UNITED STATES AND CANADA CAN APPLY
We need a mathematician, physicist or related professional to edit and proofread a book, the first of a series of science books for the education market. The book is written in LaTeX, and has 130 pages. The ideal candidate should know LaTeX, have a strong background in math, physics or related scientific fields, and be able to think critically.

Responsibilities:

Firstly, review the pdf manuscript and evaluate its content, including math equations, facts, and figures;

Provide feedback to author and make recommendations for corrections or improvements;

After approval, edit the manuscript to ensure fluency, clarity and readability of content;

Proofread the final pdf file and provide feedback on content layout and formatting;

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics or a related field;

LaTeX knowledge is a must;

Minimum of 1 year of experience as an editor or proofreader;

Excellent editing skills; ability to explain complex math-related topics;

Superior proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.

The project has three milestones:
1. Manuscript evaluation of the pdf file;
2. Editing the LaTeX file;
3. Proofreading of the new pdf file.

If you are interested, please reply with turnaround time and $ amount for the first milestone.