Source language(s): English, Japanese
Target language(s): Japanese, English
Details of the project: About
Cripton, the Media Services Division of Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd., offers high quality English Transcription, summarization, and voiceover services. Cripton has also launched a translation service to help foreign researchers communicate their research to the larger English speaking scientific community. To know more about Cripton, visit www.cactusglobal.com/services/cripton/index.html
Job description
We are looking for post docs/professionals with advanced degrees in various fields to translate academic manuscripts written by foreign researchers. This is a freelance position. To qualify as a freelance translator for Cactus, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign-language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating a technical research paper from the original into native level English. The aim is to help researchers get published in English language journals and thus effectively communicate their work to a wider scientific community.
We currently have openings for freelance translators for the following languages: Japanese–English, Chinese–English, Korean–English, and Portuguese–English.
Selection process:
Our selection process involves a short test.
To apply
Email your updated resume, cover letter, rates and daily capacity, addressed to Minhaj Rais (Senior Associate Editor — Recruitment) at this address:
Special requirements to the applicants: Job Requirements:
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese (essential)
• Native-level fluency in English (essential)
• An understanding and knowledge of technical terminology as expressed in the native language as well as in English is highly preferred
• MD, PhD, or Masters degree in any of the following fields: medicine, the life sciences, engineering, the physical sciences. humanities, the social sciences
• Minimum 7 years translation experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word
• Strong time management skills (you will be required to work on deadlines)
• Ability to work independently
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