Scientific Editor for Biomedical Journal Launch

Job ID: 39284514

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

We are launching Sci-Lum, a new open-access biomedical journal focused on supporting early-career researchers and promoting transparent, high-quality scientific publishing. We are currently looking for a professional scientific editor with experience in academic publishing, particularly in the field of biomedicine or related disciplines.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Reviewing and editing submitted manuscripts for clarity, coherence, grammar, and scientific accuracy

Ensuring adherence to journal formatting and style guidelines

Communicating professionally with authors regarding necessary revisions

Helping maintain high editorial standards throughout the publication process

Requirements:

Proven experience as a scientific or academic editor

Background in medicine, biomedical sciences, or a related field (PhD or MSc preferred)

Excellent command of English (native or near-native)

Familiarity with open-access publishing is a plus

Experience with reference management and citation formatting tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero)

What we offer:

Long-term collaboration opportunity

Flexible workload (based on article submissions)

Involvement in the early growth phase of a dynamic academic project

Friendly and responsive editorial team

To apply, please include:

A brief introduction

Relevant experience (especially journal work)

Examples of previously edited academic manuscripts (if available)

Your rate (per article or per word/page)

We look forward to working with someone passionate about scientific communication and editorial excellence.