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About Institute of Physics Publishing
Institute of Physics Publishing is a not for profit publisher wholly owned by the Institute of Physics. It is one of the largest and most dynamic publishers of physics information in the world. The publishing activity dates back to 1874 and today the company publishes a wide range of journals and magazines. Its author and readership is international, and its performance was recognized by Queen's Awards for Export Achievement in 1990, 1995 and 2000. IoP Publishing is a member of ALPSP, the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers.

Journals and Magazines
The core of the journal publishing programme is the Journals of Physics series, covering the key sub-disciplines of physics. There are over 40 established journals in all branches of pure and applied physics and a number of magazine titles including the internationally acclaimed Physics World, reflecting the growth and interdisciplinary nature of scientific research and application. Some are published in collaboration with other societies.

Electronic publishing
The company is a world leader in electronic publishing development, with all its journals on-line on the World Wide Web and an increasing range of other innovative Web products and services for the community of physicists including the Web site for physicists, PhysicsWeb.

Advice on all aspects of publishing - authorship of journal articles, article status information, subscription information and any other publishing matters - is freely available.

Institute of Physics Publishing is located in Bristol, has an editorial and marketing office in Philadelphia, editorial offices in Tokyo and Beijing, and representatives and agents throughout the world. It is an Investor in People because of its commitment to staff training and development, and welcomes enquiries about employment opportunities within the company.

Executive Directors
Jerry Cowhig, Managing Director
jerry.cowhig@iop.org

Ken Lillywhite, Business Director
ken.lillywhite@iop.org

Michael Bray, Finance Director including HR
mike.bray@iop.org

Richard Roe, Publishing Director
richard.roe@iop.org

Employment opportunities
Institute of Physics Publishing offers many employment opportunities for imaginative and innovative editors, marketers and developers. The company has its main office in Bristol, a cosmopolitan town in an attractive area of the country. Competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package are offered. Please send CV and covering letter outlining your achievements and career intentions to:

HR Department
Institute of Physics Publishing
Dirac House, Temple Back
Bristol BS1 6BE
UK
E-mail: vacancies@iop.org
telephone: +44 (0) 117 929 7481
fax: +44 (0) 117 929 4318

Bristol publishing office
Institute of Physics Publishing
Dirac House, Temple Back
Bristol BS1 6BE
UK
telephone: +44 (0) 117 929 7481
fax: +44 (0) 117 929 4318
world wide web: http://www.iop.org

Philadelphia publishing office
Institute of Physics Publishing, Inc.
The Public Ledger Building
Suite 929
150 South Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA
E-mail: info@ioppubusa.com
telephone: (1) 215 627 0880
fax: (1) 215 627 0879