Source language(s): English, Japanese
Target language(s): Japanese, English
Details of the project: We are looking for professionals with relevant translation experience to translate academic manuscripts written by foreign researchers. We are currently looking for JP-EN and EN-JP translators. This is a freelance position. 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 a technical research paper from Japanese into native level English or vice versa, ensuring that there are no meaning changes/syntax errors. The aim is to help researchers get published in English language journals and thus effectively communicate their work to a wider scientific community.
Job Requirements:
• High level of fluency in Japanese (essential)
• Native-level fluency in English (essential)
• Minimum 2 years translation experience
• An understanding and knowledge of technical terminology as expressed in Japanese as well as in English is highly preferred
• MDs, PhDs, or Masters degree holders from the following fields are welcome: medicine, the life sciences, engineering, the physical sciences, humanities, the social sciences
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word
• Strong time management skills (you will be required to work on deadlines)
• Ability to work independently
Selection process: Our selection process involves a short test.
To apply
Email your updated resume, cover letter, rates and daily capacity, addressed to Jayashree Rajagopalan (Managing Editor — Recruitment) at this address:
We will pay for this job 0.07 EUR per word
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