Are you looking for a great summer job, in your field, working with professional scientists, in a vacation setting?  Then you’ll need to apply for the Deep River Science Academy’s Summer Employment Program.  We offer a chance to work in your area of interest at competitive wages



Under the direction of a scientist or engineer, participants are assigned an original research project, and follow through each stage of the project to the completion of a comprehensive report.



The work term lasts 16 weeks.   Usually, the first 7 week period of the work term consists of familiarization with research procedures and protocols, performing research assistant duties, assisting the project supervisor and preparing the project for the students.  In the following six weeks, Research Assistants conduct tutor related duties.  The last couple weeks of the work are used to complete project details. The work term length varies, depending on the project, supervisor and tutor needs



The work term lasts 7 weeks and starts one week prior to the arrival of the high school students.



During the 6-week program specific duties include: supervising the students at all times that they are not on a project job site and under the supervision of their tutor; ensuring that the students are prepared for project attendance each day and that they are safely transported to and from the project site; maintaining strong and continuous communication with all students; and under the direction of the Program Director, help to plan and oversee recreational activities for the students.