1. Language ability: First of all, the translator needs to have a solid language foundation, including knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and syntax of the target language and the source language. In addition, it is necessary to understand the cultural background of the two languages in order to better convey the meaning of the original text.

2. Professional knowledge: the translation of academic papers requires a certain understanding of professional knowledge in related fields in order to accurately understand the content of the original text. For example, if the translation is a medical paper, then the translator needs to have certain medical knowledge.

3. Translation skills: The translation of academic papers needs to master some translation skills, such as equivalence, free translation and ellipsis. These techniques can help the translator retain the meaning of the original text and make the translation more fluent and natural.

4. Cultural sensitivity: When translating academic papers, we should pay attention to the influence of cultural differences on translation. Some concepts or expressions may be universal in one language, but may not be applicable in another language. Therefore, translators need to have certain cultural sensitivity in order to make appropriate adjustments in the process of translation.

5. Academic writing ability: The translation of academic papers also needs certain academic writing ability, including paper structure, citation format, terminology use, etc. Only in this way can the translated papers conform to academic norms and be convenient for readers to read and quote.

6. Information technology ability: Modern translation usually needs the help of computer-aided tools, such as dictionaries and translation software. Therefore, translators need to skillfully use these tools to improve translation efficiency.

7. Teamwork: The translation of academic papers is often a process of teamwork, and translators need to maintain good communication and cooperation with other team members (such as editors and proofreaders) to ensure the translation quality.

8. Time management ability: the translation of academic papers usually has strict time requirements, which requires the translator to arrange the time reasonably to ensure the task is completed on time. This requires good time management skills.