Technical Copy Editor
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BEACON (Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network) is an open-source informal surveillance program based at Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID), operated in partnership with the Hariri Institute for Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University and HealthMap at Boston Children's Hospital. It uses advanced AI, large language models, and a global network of experts to rapidly collect, analyze, and disseminate information on emerging infectious diseases affecting humans, animals, and the environment.
The role BEACON is seeking a Copy Editor based in an Asia time zone to support the review and publication of reports generated through its surveillance and reporting workflow. The position is structured as a one-year consultancy with Boston University, with the possibility of renewal.
It involves approximately three hours of technical copyediting work per day, seven days a week (around 21 hours per week), conducted remotely between approximately 21:00 and 02:00 Eastern time.
What you would do Review and copy edit BEACON surveillance reports in its closed editor system, checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, structure, and consistency.
Apply BEACON's editorial standards and style guidance while preserving the intended meaning of each report.
Check reports for internal consistency and flag questions about facts, sourcing, terminology, dates, locations, or context to the responsible analyst or senior editor.
Coordinate with a distributed team across time zones to meet publication deadlines.
What they are looking for Demonstrated experience in technical copyediting of public health, medical, epidemiological, or other scientific reports.
Excellent written English, with a strong command of grammar, usage, punctuation, and style.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to edit efficiently while preserving meaning and accurately representing source material.
Ability to meet deadlines and work with a distributed team across time zones.
Email and internet proficiency, with daily and uninterrupted internet access.
Comfort using and learning new technologies, including BEACON's closed editor system.
Experience working with style guides or editorial standards.
Location in an Asia time zone, with availability between 21:00 and 02:00 Eastern time.
Working arrangements The role is fully remote. The consultant must be based in an Asia time zone, with
working hours
coordinated to support BEACON's editorial workflow (approximately 21:00–02:00 Eastern time). The engagement is a one-year consultancy with Boston University, renewable, at approximately 21 hours per week.
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