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 |
|---|---|---|
| PREP0002822 PCM Reference Material Development Researcher | Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
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| PREP0003261 Materials Research Scientist | Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
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| PREP0003381 3D Sensor Testing Engineer |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0003520 - Robotic 3D Vision Systems Researcher |
Post Degree |
Morgan State University |
| PREP0003527 Thermomechanical Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003540 Engineering Technician - Robotic Perception |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003547 Physically Informed Machine Learning Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0003620 PFAS Spectroscopy Researcher |
Postdoc |
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, |
| PREP0003933 Electron Microscopy Researcher |
Postdoc |
Coppin State University |
| PREP0004007 Electron Microscope Researcher |
Postdoc |
Coppin State University |
| PREP0004008 PFAS Spectra Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004018 Quantum Magnetometry Physicist |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004037 Nanophotonics Postdoctoral Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004043 Nanocalorimetry Semiconductor Metrology Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
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, |
| PREP0004123 Peridynamic-Based Analysis Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
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, |
| 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, |
| PREP0004140 Nanocalorimetry Metrology 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, |
| PREP0004158 Cell-Based Measurement Technology Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
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, |
| 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, |
| PREP0004204 Fiber & Composite Materials Science Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004217 AI Measurement Science for Automated Driving Researcher |
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, |
| PREP0004257 Open AM Platform Development Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004276 Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004280 Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004289 Quantum Photonics Integration Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004308 Beamline Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004317 Software Engineer |
Undergraduate/Graduate |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004328 Optical Metrology for Semiconductors Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004333 Semiconductor Strain Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004347 Experimental Flow Measurement Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004368 AI for Cell Reference Materials Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004375 Optical Properties of Materials Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004376 Semiconductor Packaging Reliability Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004384 Advanced Packaging Reliability Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004401 Digital Twins for ALD Processes Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004414 Asphalt Shingle Wind Resistance Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004458 Photothermal Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004499 AI Forensic Toolmark Analysis Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004514 DNA/RNA Ensemble Modeling Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004533 Construction Engineering Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004534 Structural Engineering Researcher |
Academic Affiliate |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004568 Corrosion Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004596 Community Resilience Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004600 Structural Reliability Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004602 Convective Wind Hazards Senior Researcher |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004606 AI CONTAM Building Model Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004609 Hurricane Community Resilience Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004641 AI for CONTAM IAQ Modeling Researcher |
Post Degree |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004666 Human-Centered Digital Identity Researcher |
Graduate Student |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004687 Magnetic Materials Metrology Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004704 Nanocalorimetry Sensor Researcher |
Postdoc |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004728 Semiconductor Packaging Physicist |
Senior Researcher |
Bowie State University, |
| PREP0004763 Battery Fire Characterization Researcher |
Postdoc |
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