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

Mindrift•New York, NY

4d•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native German speakers who grew up in Austria and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. 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; participants may ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like. The posting describes a three-day study paying $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. Sessions are available on consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday, starting October 16 on Friday. 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 German speaker who grew up in Austria.
Use German 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, Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
Not be currently employed by a technology or AI company.

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.