Proof-reader/Editor

About Malmö University
Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are of highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally.

Work place

You will be employed at the Department of Culture, Languages and Media (KSM) and work with the Language Editing Group at Malmö University (LEG).

Responsibilities

• Perform 2-3 rounds of structural editing of research texts in English across various academic disciplines. This includes editing and proofreading in track changes in Word.
• Perform editing according to different style manuals used in various academic publications.


The editor will be responsible for ensuring:


• Copyediting, proofreading and restructuring and rewriting if required.
• Correct spelling and punctuation, and appropriate use of words with correct grammar and syntax.
• Elimination of repetition and inconsistencies.
• Consistent style and format throughout the document. Consistent font(s) as relevant to headings and text.
• Appropriate use of italicized and bolded words.
• Correct use of English while maintaining the authors’ writing style to the extent feasible.
• Ensure footnotes, sources and references are complete and consistent.

Qualifications
Specific requirements for this position:


• 3-5 years of professional editing/proofreading/publishing experience of research texts for international publication in English or closely-related experience.
• PC skills with excellent knowledge of MS Office is a must.
• Experience of communicating with non-native speakers of English with record of success in understanding intended meaning and nuance.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be flexible.
• Outstanding command of both written and spoken English is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in English studies.


Of particular merit for this position:

• Master’s Degree (preferably in communication studies or related field).

Further information
Head of department Tanja von Dahlern, tanja.von-dahlern@mau.se
Coordinator Language Editing Group Damian Finnegan, damian.finnegan@mau.se


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Application
You may apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the advertisement, and that it is provided to the University no later than 21 June 2022. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the University can read what is written in the application. If the application is not written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages, the applicant is responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

The application must include:


• Curriculum Vitae
•  Copies of relevant degrees and certificates
•  A brief account on a maximum of one page, where you describe your experience, background and competence related to the applied position that makes  you the most suitable candidate

Miscellaneous

This position is a permanent position, 50%. Probationary employment of six months may apply.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Start date
15 August 2022

Union representatives
OFR, Naser Eftekharian,  naser.eftekharian@mau.se
SACO, Rebecka Johansson,  rebecka.johansson@mau.se
SEKO,  sekocivil@seko.lu.se


We are looking forward to receiving your application!