Jolijn Erven

CONTACT DETAILS:

E-mail : ervenj[at]tcd.ie
Tel : +353-(0)1-896-1265
Fax : +353-(0)1-679-8558

MODERN DNA LABORATORY ADDRESS:

Molecular Population Genetics
Smurfit Institute of Genetics
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
Ireland

ANCIENT DNA LABORATORY ADDRESS (for archaeological samples):

Archaeological Genetics
Smurfit Institute of Genetics
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
Ireland

RESEARCH INTEREST:

My research interests are population and evolutionary genomics, and animal behaviour. My research focuses on the transition to animal husbandry in Europe, specifically in cattle and pig. Using genomic data from ancient samples and using modern samples as a reference. Ancient DNA analysis can help us shine light on this complex transition and interactions between incoming domesticates and their wild counterparts. Moreover, pinpointing what changes happened during this transition is crucial in understanding the movement towards modern livestock species. Particularly, trying to identify what genetic traits were selected for due to human intervention.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

2020-present: PhD candidate, University of Groningen, visiting PhD Trinity College Dublin.

2017-2019 Msc. Animal genomics and biodiversity, Wageningen university. Minor thesis title: "Experimental brood size variation and its effect on DNA methylation levels in the great tit (Parus major)". Major thesis title: "Population genetics and biogeography of the Japanese wild boar"

2012-2017 Bsc. Animal ecology & wildlife management, University of Van Hall Larenstein. Thesis title: "The relation between environmental conditions and chronic stress on fallow deer (Dama dama)" #

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

2019-2020: Research assistant Genomics in Animal Breeding & Genomics group in Wageningen University.