Postdoctoral fellowship (2-3 years) in philosophy of physics at The Open University of Israel
Guy Hetzroni
Fully funded position for 2 years (with a possible extension to a third year)
Flexible starting date, no later than November 2025.
No teaching responsibilities.
Some travel grants are available for conferences and research visits.
Opportunity to engage with active research communities in philosophy of science and theoretical physics in Israel.
PhD in Philosophy of Science or Theoretical Physics, approved no more than 5 years prior to the starting date.
Demonstrated ability to conduct collaborative and independent research in the philosophy of physics.
Familiarity with either gravitational theories or quantum field theories is advantageous, as well as background in the history of contemporary physics.
This project focuses on the methods of contemporary theoretical physics, examining how theoretical methods are projected from established theories to new domains—a process referred to as "meta-induction." The research will investigate meta-induction as both a justificatory strategy and a methodology of theory construction in theoretical physics. The project aims to develop criteria for assessing the rational projectability of theoretical methods, apply these to key case studies (such as symmetry principles, the Higgs mechanism, supersymmetry, and Einstein's principle of equivalence), and investigate the implications on broader questions in the epistemology of contemporary physics.
Application ProcessInterested candidates should submit the following to gu...@openu.ac.il:
Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
A relevant writing sample
Short cover letter relating to the candidate's possible contribution to the project, that also includes the names and email addresses of two possible referees.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2025
For informal inquiries, please contact Guy Hetzroni at gu...@openu.ac.il.