Looking for a remote medical writing and scientific editing job in India? Cactus Communications is inviting applications for the position of AI Scientific Editor (Work-from-home). This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Medicine who possess excellent English language skills and a passion for scientific research communication.
As an AI Scientific Editor, you will help researchers worldwide prepare publication-ready manuscripts for leading international journals. This role combines scientific expertise with advanced editorial skills and offers the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in India.
About Cactus Communications
Cactus Communications is a global technology company specializing in AI-powered scholarly communication solutions and expert editorial services. Founded in 2002, the company supports researchers, universities, publishers, and academic institutions worldwide.
Its flagship brand, Editage, provides manuscript editing, publication support, and AI-driven research tools including Paperpal, Mind the Graph, and R Discovery. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, Cactus Communications serves the global research community through a network of thousands of subject matter experts.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | AI Scientific Editor |
| Company | Cactus Communications |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Work Mode | Remote / Work From Home |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in Medicine, Lifesciences |
| Experience | Freshers & Experienced Candidates May Apply |
| Industry | Medical Writing, Scientific Editing, Research Publishing |
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Reviewing and editing AI-assisted scientific manuscripts.
- Ensuring manuscripts are scientifically accurate, coherent, and publication-ready.
- Improving readability, clarity, logical flow, and academic English quality.
- Identifying inconsistencies, gaps, unclear interpretations, and editorial issues.
- Maintaining scientific accuracy while preserving author intent.
- Following journal-specific formatting and editorial guidelines.
- Ensuring subject-specific terminology and conventions are consistently applied.
- Delivering assignments within specified turnaround times.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Medicine.
- Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to understand scientific and medical research content.
- Interest in scientific publishing and academic communication.
- Prior editing or manuscript review experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Why Join Cactus Communications?
Work From Home Flexibility
Enjoy a fully remote work environment that allows you to work from anywhere in India.
Global Research Exposure
Collaborate with researchers and scientists from leading institutions worldwide.
Scientific Career Development
Gain experience in scientific editing, medical writing, publication support, and research communication.
AI-Driven Publishing Ecosystem
Work with cutting-edge AI tools that are transforming academic publishing and scientific communication.
International Reputation
Join one of the most recognized companies in the scholarly publishing and research support industry.
Salary Information
Based on similar scientific editing and medical editing roles in India, the estimated compensation range for this position is:
₹6,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum
Actual compensation may vary depending on qualifications, subject expertise, editorial experience, and project volume.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
- MBBS graduates
- MD candidates
- Medical postgraduates
- Clinical research professionals
- Medical writers
- Healthcare researchers
- Scientific communication professionals
- Medicine graduates seeking remote jobs