Freelance editor wanted
Advanced Electric Power Network Analysis
Applied Stochastic Processes
Electronic Materials Introduction
Freelance editors wanted for the above titles
Thomson Learning, a multinational publishing corporation, is looking for freelance editors for the above book projects. The books are originally written in Chinese and published by one of the top technological universities in China. They have been or are being translated into English. We need bilingual (Chinese & English) postgraduate students (preferably PhD candidates) to edit the manuscripts.
Specifically, he/she is expected to:
1) Be familiar with the subjects, and have a good grasp of the knowledge and terms;
2) Be competent in both Chinese and English, and know how to write good academic English;
3) Know how to use MS Word and LaTex;
4) Know the basics of editing;
5) Compare the English translation with the Chinese original, and make appropriate rewriting to ensure fidelity and readability.
6) Be meticulous and good at time management.
If you're interested in taking the challenge, accumulating editorial experience, and earning extra money, please feel free to send your short CV to:
liping.yang@thomson.com
Thanks for your attention