James Paterson
Research Scientist at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Top SchoolJames Paterson is a quantitative ecologist and conservation biologist with eight years of research experience, currently a Research Scientist at Ducks Unlimited Canada in Winnipeg. He uses spatial and temporal analysis to explain wildlife abundance patterns and to design practical conservation solutions that link biodiversity, habitats, and human dimensions. Trained with a PhD in Ecology from the University of Ottawa and an MS from Laurentian University, he combines rigorous statistical ecology with applied conservation practice. Known for translating complex data into actionable management recommendations, he often blends field knowledge with quantitative modelling—bringing academic depth to on-the-ground outcomes.
8 years of coding experience
Master of Science - MS, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Master of Science - MS, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Laurentian University/Université LaurentienneDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ecology at University of OttawaBachelor of Science - BS, Zoology/Animal Biology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Zoology/Animal Biology at University of GuelphProgramming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
jamesepaterson/markrecaptureworkshop
Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
Workshop on mark-recapture analyses in R
Contributions:15 commits, 18 pushes, 5 branches in 1 year 5 months
jamesepaterson/trackingworkshop
Apr 2018 - Jul 2021
Contributions:2 releases, 47 commits, 46 pushes in 3 years 3 months
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