Scientific Editor: Medical Physics

About Cactus Communications

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (CACTUS) is a leading technology company specializing in expert services and AI-driven products. The company focuses on improving how research is funded, published, communicated, and discovered globally. With a workforce of over 3,000 experts and offices worldwide, CACTUS is recognized for its workplace practices.

The Role: Scientific Editor, Medical Physics

Cactus Communications is seeking a Scientific Editor: Medical Physics to join their team. This contract position is based in Medina, Al Madinah. The editor will apply their subject-matter expertise to evaluate and refine research manuscripts, ensuring scientific accuracy and discipline-specific clarity while enhancing the overall quality of the language for global publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and edit manuscripts to improve the clarity, coherence, and readability of scientific content, preserving the authors’ intended meaning.
• Ensure that subject-specific terminology, conventions, and scientific arguments are accurate, consistent, and appropriate for the target audience.
• Improve the presentation of complex research findings to enhance their communication and readiness for publication.
• Edit manuscripts to meet high standards of academic writing, ensuring the final text is free of unclear, illogical, or unidiomatic sentences.
• Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to target journal requirements when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Mandatory: A PhD degree in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Physics.
• Mandatory: A strong publication record, including 5–10 or more first-author publications.
• Prior peer review experience.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and ensure discipline-specific accuracy.
• Prior experience in scientific editing or academic publishing is preferred.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Ability to critically assess study design, methodology, statistics, and interpretation of research.
• Excellent written English language skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Work Arrangement

This is a contract position requiring professional engagement with cutting-edge research. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful publication of scientific findings globally.