We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our
lab at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. The position is funded
for two years by the Revive & Restore foundation (project start: April
2026) and focuses on the early development of tortoises in a conservation
context. Basic information about the project can be found here:
https://reviverestore.org/safeguarding-tortoises-diapause-and-biobanking-for-conservation/
The project aims to apply biotechnological techniques to support
endangered tortoise species. You will work on a non-model organism and
a rare biological phenomenon (tortoise diapause) using a combination
of embryology and cell cultures in a creative environment where you can
develop your own ideas,and contribute to a project with real conservation
impact. You will be part of an international, collaborative team with
strong links to Prague Zoo and other partners.  Main responsibilities

Develop and optimize cell culture techniques for embryonic and germ
cells of tortoises

Work with diapausing tortoise embryos and contribute to establishing
long-term biobanking protocols

Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination
of results

Candidate profile PhD in biology (developmental biology, cell biology,
conservation biology, etc.)

Strong hands-on experience with cell cultures is essential

Experience with embryonic or germ cell culture is an advantage

Interest in developmental biology, conservation, and biotechnology

Good communication skills and ability to work in an international,
interdisciplinary team

How to apply Please send your CV, cover letter, and contact information
for references to: lukas.kratochvil@natur.cuni.cz

LukᚠKratochvíl (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yK6TThoAAAAJ)
and collaborators
Professor,
Department of Ecology
Charles University, Prague,
Czech Republic

LukᨠKratochvíl <kratoch1@natur.cuni.cz>

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