Scientific Editing Consultant (Project-Based)

Position: Scientific Editing Consultant (Project-Based)
Company: DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED
Location: Remote / Online
Job Type: Project-Based Consultancy Role
Application Deadline: No deadline — apply anytime!

About Us:

DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED offers expert manuscript editing and formatting services to researchers and academics across disciplines. Our mission is to help authors enhance the quality of their research papers and ensure compliance with target journal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit academic and scientific manuscripts for grammar, clarity, coherence, and style.
• Ensure compliance with journal-specific formatting and style guidelines (APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.).
• Provide constructive feedback to authors to improve the quality of their manuscripts.
• Work with documents in MS Word (using Track Changes), LaTeX, and referencing software.
• Meet assigned deadlines consistently with high-quality output.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant scientific or academic discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in academic or scientific editing.
• Excellent command of written English and academic writing conventions.
• Familiarity with different journal formatting styles and editorial standards.
• Certification in editing (e.g., BELS, CIEP) is a plus.

Compensation:

This is a project-based consultancy role with compensation mutually agreed upon based on the project scope, complexity, and timeline. We offer competitive rates and ensure that our consultants are compensated according to the quality and scale of the work involved.

Mode of Selection:

• Initial Interview: To assess your experience, background, and approach to secondary data collection and literature review.
• Technical Assignment: A practical assignment to evaluate your research and data collection skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Those who clear the interview stage will be given a technical assignment as the final step in the selection process.

Why Join DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that values academic integrity and research excellence.

• Flexible, remote work opportunities tailored for independent professionals.

• Exposure to diverse academic disciplines and international manuscripts.

• Professional growth through challenging and intellectually rewarding assignments.

• Transparent communication, timely feedback, and a supportive team culture.

• Competitive compensation based on quality and effort.

Equal Opportunity:

DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We strongly believe in providing equal opportunities for growth, advancement, and professional development.