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Dear colleagues, “Journal of Thermoelectricity” Publishers informs you of continuing subscription for the journal of 2007.

“Journal of Thermoelectricity” is the only international journal of such profile. It has been published in Ukraine since 1993 by Institute of Thermoelectricity of the National Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The journal publication is promoted by the International Thermoelectric Academy, especially as regards qualified reviewing of papers.

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Prof. George S. Nolas, Web: http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~gnolas

A postdoctoral position in experimental Materials Physics is open for
immediate availability in the Novel Materials Laboratory in the Physics
Department at the University of South Florida under a Department of
Energy funded research program. The research involves the search for
new materials for power conversion applications including synthesis,
characterization and physical properties measurements. Good
communication skills (oral and written) are required and daily
interaction with students and faculty in a group environment is typical.
The ability to set-up new equipment and experiments as well as maintain
existing equipment is also required. A PhD in experimental Materials
Physics or related field is required and postgraduate experience is
desirable.

Applicants should send an e-mail with current position and a list of
research accomplishments and goals, and include attachments that contain
(i) a resume; (ii) list of publications; (iii) list of conference
presentations; (iv) a statement of research experience and (v) at least
three references to gnolas [at] cas [dot] usf [dot] edu.

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Melcor, one of the best known thermoelectric module manufacturers, was bought by Laird Group PLC for about US$20M, according to a joint announcement dated October 26, 2005. The Laird Group website indicates they are headquartered in the UK with about 8000 employees worldwide servicing electronics, telecommunications and information industries among others. Included in the purchase was Melcor's Chinese joint venture in Quanzhou, China.

See http://www.melcor.com/nr1.html for the joint news release.

The Melcor purchase by Laird follows the recent purchase of Marlow Industries (2004) by IIVI Inc and the recent startup ventures Nextreme (2005) and Nanocoolers (2002).