Japanese to English Translator - Neuroscience

Job summary

Translate academic research papers and manuscripts between Japanese and English to assist researchers in publishing in global journals. Ensure scientific accuracy by combining linguistic skills with subject-matter expertise in neuroscience.

Job details

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community. We are currently looking for skilled translators to work with us on a freelance basis. As a Translator, you will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals. Job description We are looking for translators to work on academic manuscripts written in various languages. To qualify, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign-language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating an academic research paper from the original language to native English or vice versa. Requirements Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria: A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation Note: If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at freelancetranslator@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.

What you’ll do

Translate academic research papers and manuscripts between Japanese and English to assist researchers in publishing in global journals. Ensure scientific accuracy by combining linguistic skills with subject-matter expertise in neuroscience.

Requirements

Applicants must have a degree in translation or a graduate degree in a relevant field with two years of professional translation experience. Alternatively, five years of comprehensive professional translation experience is required.

Listed skills

• English · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Japanese Translation
• English Translation
• Neuroscience Expertise
• Academic Writing
• Scientific Translation
• Manuscript Editing
• Technical Translation
• ESL Support

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Creative & Media

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