Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Arabic Language Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY
•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Arabic speakers who grew up in Saudi Arabia for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The study explores how participants use phones, apps, and other everyday digital tools, and how these practices differ across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate their everyday phone and app use, share examples of phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire. Participation is voluntary, covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any point. The posting describes the study as 3 days and requires availability for three consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
  • Be a native Arabic speaker who grew up in Saudi Arabia.
  • Use Arabic in everyday life, such as for texting, email, or notes.
  • Have used a smartphone as the main personal phone for at least 3 years.
  • Be comfortable communicating in English.
  • Be available for three consecutive days, Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
  • Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Nice To Haves

  • A flexible schedule; the posting says international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs may be a good fit.

Responsibilities

  • Spend time with the research team in Midtown Manhattan for the study.
  • Walk the research team through everyday use of a phone and favorite apps.
  • Share selected examples of everyday phone activity with the research team.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about phone and app habits.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
  • Voluntary participation with a signed consent form explaining what is involved; participants may ask questions and stop at any point.
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