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Freelance Journal Selection & Pre-Submission Reviewer - Literature and Fiction

  • Canada
  • Remote
  • Posted Jul 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Master’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Provide expert input in the form of peer-review-style comments on manuscripts and evaluate their readiness for publication. Prepare detailed assessment reports outlining evaluations and recommendations.

Job details

Journal Selection and Pre Submission Peer Overview We are currently seeking experienced researchers and journal editors to collaborate with us on a freelance basis as Journal Selection and Pre Submission Peer Reviewers. WHAT YOU WILL DO Provide expert input in the form of peer-review-style comments on manuscripts. Highlight areas for improvement and evaluate the manuscript’s readiness for publication. Prepare a detailed assessment report outlining your evaluation and recommendations. Ensure that all deliverables are submitted within client deadlines. Qualifications and Prerequisites Prior experience as an invited peer reviewer for a journal or as a journal editor. (Mandatory) At least 10 published manuscripts as an author or co-author (Mandatory) A PhD or MD in one of the following areas (Mandatory): Surgery | Education | Ophthalmology | Clinical Oncology | Theoretical Physics / Atomic and Molecular Physics | Theology | Philosophy / Theology | Muscle, Bone, and Physical & Sports Medicine | Reproductive Medicine and OBGYN | Pediatrics | Sociology | Linguistics | Design and Aesthetics | Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Benefits of this Role Flexibility. You can telecommute from anywhere. You will also have the flexibility to keep your own work hours as long as you meet the deadlines. You are at liberty to take up work outside CACTUS. You will have access to articles on the latest industry trends and publication and writing tips on our learning and discussion platform. Additional Information If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on email with further details.

What you’ll do

Provide expert input in the form of peer-review-style comments on manuscripts and evaluate their readiness for publication. Prepare detailed assessment reports outlining evaluations and recommendations.

Requirements

Candidates must have prior experience as a peer reviewer or journal editor and at least 10 published manuscripts. A PhD or MD in specified fields is also mandatory.

Benefits

  • Flexibility
  • Access to Articles on Industry Trends
  • Publication and Writing Tips

Listed skills

  • assessment · Preferred
  • Client · Preferred
  • email · Preferred
  • Évaluation · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Peer Review
  • Manuscript Evaluation
  • Assessment Report Preparation
  • Research
  • Writing
  • Editing

Job areas

  • Education
  • Science & Research
  • Creative & Media

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