Division of Research & Economic Development
NIST PREP HMHC Consortium

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The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) was created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with the goal of providing valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty. The program is intended to assure continued growth and progress of a highly skilled science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce in the United States.
The Hopkins-Morgan HBCU Consortium (HMHC) provides opportunities for students, recent graduates, postdocs and faculty to conduct research in partnership with NIST scientists through the NIST Gaithersburg Campus. In addition to paid research positions, graduate students are eligible for tuition assistance. Our HBCU Consortium makes opportunities available to participants from Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, North Carolina A&T University, Tuskegee University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Currently Open Positions
| Project | Level | Universities |
|---|---|---|
| PREP0001033 Systems Integration Research Engineer |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| PREP0002822 PCM Reference Material Development Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| PREP0003261 Materials Research Scientist |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| PREP0003381 3D Sensor Testing Engineer |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0003520 - Robotic 3D Vision Systems Researcher |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0003524 Acoustic Gas Flow Metrology Researcher |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University, |
| PREP0003527 Thermomechanical Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003540 Engineering Technician - Robotic Perception |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003677 Artificial Intelligence Metrics Researcher | Graduate | Bowie State University |
| PREP0003678 Artificial Intelligence Metrics Researcher | Post Degree |
Bowie State University |
| PREP0003709 Artificial Intelligence Standards Researcher | Post Degree | Bowie State University |
| PREP0003710 Energy-Related AI System Measurement Researcher | Post Degree | Bowie State University |
| PREP0003711 Content Tracking Researcher | Post Degree | Bowie State University |
| PREP0003750 Artificial Intelligence Data Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003769 Cell-free Expression System Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003794 Microelectronics Circular Economy Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003795 Circular Microelectronics Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003807 IoT & AI Product Security Standards Researcher |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0003891 Quantum Transduction Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003933 Electron Microscopy Researcher |
Postdoc |
Coppin State University |
| PREP0003947 Methodology Software Engineer |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004007 Electron Microscope Researcher |
Postdoc |
Coppin State University |
| PREP0004008 PFAS Spectra Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004009 Indoor Localization and Navigation Researcher |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0004016 Laser-Ablation Materials Researcher |
Postdoc |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0004036 Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0004037 Nanophotonics Postdoctoral Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004043 Nanocalorimetry Semiconductor Metrology Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004054 Thermodynamics and Pressure Metrology Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004070 LLM Performance Metrics Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004072 Life Cycle Assessment Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004077 Life Cycle Systems Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004081 Microfluidic Particle Control & Measurement Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004091 Optical Frequency Metrology Postdoctoral Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004093 Integrated Photonic Circuits Postdoctoral Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004097 Temperature Metrology Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Morgan State University, |
| PREP0004100 Applied Economics Research Assistant |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004102 Decision Science for a Circular Economy Postdoctoral Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004119 Life-Cycle Assessment Senior Research |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004120 Lithium Battery Recycling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004122 Low-Noise Frequency & Phase Metrology Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004123 Peridynamic-Based Analysis Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004124 UAS Research Software Engineer |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004125 Fire Hazard Model Development Researcher |
Postdoc |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| PREP0004126 Advanced Metrology Material Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004128 NV Diamond Force Sensing Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004130 Materials Characterization of Electronic Scrap Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004131 Material Flammability Testing and Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004132 Dimensional Calibration & Traceability Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004133 Seismic Risk Modeling Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004134 Pyrrhotite Deterioration Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004135 Superconducting SQUID Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004138 Search, NLP & Generative AI Evaluation Researcher |
Academic Affiliate |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004140 Nanocalorimetry Metrology Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004149 In-Situ Plasma Nanocalorimetry Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004151 Viral Reference Materials Development Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004155 Engineering Biology AI Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004156 Bioelectronic Sensing Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004160 Lab Automation for Cell Assays Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004161 Quantum Networking Research Physicist |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004162 Experimental Quantum Network Metrology Physicist |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004165 Scanning Probe Instrumentation and Metrology Specialist |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004166 Digital Watermarking Framework Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004167 Nanofabrication and Metrology Specialist |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004169 Thermoreflectance Thermal Measurements Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004170 Mass Spectral Software Analyst/Programmer |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004176 AI Risk Annotation Reliability Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004186 Nanoparticles Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004187 Vibrational Microspectroscope Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004192 Infrared Microscopy for Microplastics Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004199 Polymer Materials Science Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004203 Human-Centered Cybersecurity Standards Development Researcher |
Graduate Student |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004204 Fiber & Composite Materials Science Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004207 On-Wafer mmWave Permittivity Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004211 Robotics and Perception Engineer |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004220 Nanometer-Scale Planar Reference Materials Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004224 Applied Economics & Decision Science Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
Contact Information
Morgan NIST PREP Director:
Dr. John Brandau
Ph: (443) 885-3988
E: john.brandau@morgan.edu
Morgan NIST PREP Program Coordinator:
Jennifer Whitted
Ph: (443) 885-4505
E: jennifer.whitted@morgan.edu
Contact Information
Morgan NIST PREP Director:
Dr. John Brandau
Ph: (443) 885-3988
E: john.brandau@morgan.edu
Morgan NIST PREP Program Coordinator:
Jennifer Whitted
Ph: (443) 885-4505
E: jennifer.whitted@morgan.edu