Hi all, I'm interested in seeking out folks with modeling and data analysis needs that I might be able to fulfill as a part time consultant or contractor as I write my dissertation, and potentially full time upon completion of my degree.
I am currently a PhD student in Ecology at Montana State University advised by Andy Hansen, and I expect to complete my degree in December 2012. My research has focused on using GPS collar data to develop and validate models of habitat suitability and connectivity. I have worked extensively with large datasets, including GPS and VHF collar data for two species, habitat data compiled from various sources, and MODIS climate data. I am comfortable using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst tools, Python scripts, R, SAS, and a variety of more specialized software tools to perform a range of spatial analyses and statistical modeling of habitat suitability and species distributions, connectivity, landscape pattern, and population dynamics. I've also completed coursework for a graduate certificate in statistics, as well as additional coursework focused on analysis of population and habitat data. I'd be happy to provide a CV and references and to speak further with anyone who has current or upcoming projects that I might be able to contribute to! Thanks, Meredith Rainey PhD student Landscape Biodiversity Lab Montana State University [email protected]
