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Bluestaq Graduate Research Scholar — NDSU Partnership

Bluestaq US External · Colorado Springs

Posted about 2 months ago · $28–35

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
51 days
Bluestaq US External's roles stay open a median of 26 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
9% of Bluestaq US External's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Bluestaq US External
high
5 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
Hiring momentum
20 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Bluestaq US External's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Bluestaq US External.

About this role

The Bluestaq Graduate Research Scholar position is a unique opportunity for NDSU graduate students to engage in research focused on AI technologies relevant to national security, starting in Fall 2026. Scholars will work on projects defined by Bluestaq, culminating in a paid summer internship at the company's headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO, where they will gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a defense-tech environment.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Bluestaq US External as an employer.

What you need

  • Currently enrolled or incoming M.S. or Ph.D. student at North Dakota State University
  • Strong academic record
  • Genuine interest in applying AI/data to national-security challenges
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

What you get

  • Full tuition, fees, stipend, and health insurance for the duration of the M.S. or Ph.D. degree
  • Paid summer internship compensation for MS students: $28–35/hr, PhD students: $34–42/hr
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
  • 10% total 401(k) contribution from day one, no vesting period
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility

Worth weighing

  • Research is defined by Bluestaq, which may limit student autonomy
  • Intellectual property developed during the program is owned by Bluestaq
  • Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance, which may be a barrier for some
  • The program timeline is set to begin in Fall 2026, which may not align with immediate career goals

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Listed by Bluestaq US External on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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