Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Finnish Language Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native Finnish speakers living in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and other everyday digital tools, and how those practices vary across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phones and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains what is involved. Participants may ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like. The study is scheduled for three consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday, starting October 16 on Friday. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; shortlisted participants will be notified of their session dates.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and currently living in New York City.
- Be a native Finnish speaker who grew up in Finland.
- Use Finnish 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 three consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday, starting October 16 on Friday.
- Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.
Nice To Haves
- The study may be a good fit for international students, people new to NYC, 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 is included.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
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