I'm Fidan Cheikosman, a writer and editor who blends rigorous research with hands-on publishing to produce high-quality editorial content. With 6+ years in editorial strategy, data analysis, and academia, I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, evidence-based narratives and collaborating across teams to deliver impact. From editing neuroscience titles at Springer Nature to data labeling at Meta, and researching Comparative Literature at the University of Edinburgh, I thrive on cross-disciplinary work that advances knowledge and engages diverse audiences. I’m passionate about stories that matter and about building structured processes that sustain quality, integrity, and international collaboration.

Fidan Cheikosman

I'm Fidan Cheikosman, a writer and editor who blends rigorous research with hands-on publishing to produce high-quality editorial content. With 6+ years in editorial strategy, data analysis, and academia, I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, evidence-based narratives and collaborating across teams to deliver impact. From editing neuroscience titles at Springer Nature to data labeling at Meta, and researching Comparative Literature at the University of Edinburgh, I thrive on cross-disciplinary work that advances knowledge and engages diverse audiences. I’m passionate about stories that matter and about building structured processes that sustain quality, integrity, and international collaboration.

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I’m Fidan Cheikosman, a writer and editor who blends rigorous research with hands-on publishing to produce high-quality editorial content. With 6+ years in editorial strategy, data analysis, and academia, I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, evidence-based narratives and collaborating across teams to deliver impact.

From editing neuroscience titles at Springer Nature to data labeling at Meta, and researching Comparative Literature at the University of Edinburgh, I thrive on cross-disciplinary work that advances knowledge and engages diverse audiences. I’m passionate about stories that matter and about building structured processes that sustain quality, integrity, and international collaboration.

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Work Experience

Editor at Springer Nature
June 25, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Acquire and manage 23 neuroscience titles annually; oversee editorial development for scientific accuracy and relevance; collaborate with 30+ external editors/reviewers to maintain standards; contributed to a portfolio growth that increased readership and improved citation metrics.
Data Labelling Analyst at Meta
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Reviewed and edited over 2,000 data entries monthly with 99% accuracy to optimize search algorithms; evaluated text and visual search relevance; refined labeling processes to boost user intent alignment and search yields; reduced mislabelled data and enhanced relevancy through term-mismatch analysis.
PhD Researcher & Candidate at University of Edinburgh
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Conducted extensive research in Comparative Literature focusing on Turkish Studies, Gender Studies, and Urban Spaces; produced a 300-page dissertation; delivered 8 international conference presentations; managed a 10,000+ entry research database with GDPR compliance; secured a Turing Scheme Grant for international collaboration; developed manuscript tracking systems using Zotero, Mendeley, and Notion.
Independent Researcher at Boğaziçi University
June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Conducted independent research in Comparative Literature; evaluated 15+ PhD projects; fostered an international scholar network (20+ members) leading to collaborative publications; advised PhD candidates on grant applications using MLA and Chicago styles.
French 1B Literature & Civilization Adjunct Instructor at University of Edinburgh
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed curriculum and educational materials; created 20+ materials and presentations; implemented tutoring curriculum and strategies, improving student engagement and performance by 25%.
Editorial Intern at L’Officiel USA
May 31, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Pitched and developed 30+ story ideas (12 published features); live coverage and trend analysis at New York Fashion Week; conducted research, interviews, and fact-checking; collaborated with writers/editors to shape high-quality digital content.
Volunteer Role – Reviewer at Social Identities: Journal for the Study of Race, Nation, and Culture
November 1, 2024 - November 2, 2025
Evaluate manuscript submissions for scholarly merit; collaborate with an international editorial board to uphold publication quality.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Comparative Literature at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Master of Science (MS), Publishing: Print & Digital Media at New York University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Comparative Literature & French at University of California
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services