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

Mindrift•New York, NY

3h•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Danish speakers currently living in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study examines how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures, with the goal of helping researchers understand how Danish speakers use their devices. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phone and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved. Participants may ask questions at any point and can stop whenever they like. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Session dates are confirmed after shortlisting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

The study may be a good fit for international students, people new to New York City, and people between jobs or with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
Walk the research team through how you use your phone and favorite apps in daily life.
Share examples of everyday phone activity with the research team, choosing what to include.
Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.