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Scientific Copy-Editor

A not-for-profit publisher of scientific journals, based in Cambridge, has an exciting opening for a Copy Editor. This is a perfect opportunity if you have a scientific background with copy-editing experience and are looking to join a friendly team in the Cambridge area.

Key duties:

  • Copy-edit articles to a high standard
  • Compile author corrections
  • Oversee the journal production process
  • Check citations, edit reference lists and source missing reference information when necessary
  • Work closely with authors, academic editors and production teams to ensure timely, high quality publications

Experience / skills required:

  • Proven experience in scientific copy editing
  • Excellent communication and literacy skills and proven attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills with a diplomatic approach
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Good IT skills
  • Educated to degree level, ideally PhD, or equivalent in a life science subject

Applications ASAP, please

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clarechan@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Clare Chan

Tel:                    0203 574 4428

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Scientific Copy-Editor

Atwood Tate, Cambridge
Full-time, Permanent
Academic, STM
Editor, Journals, Production, Digital Editorial, Editorial
Reference: 
6980
Salary description: 
Available on request

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