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

Mindrift•New York, NY

3d•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native German speakers living in New York City to participate in a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those practices differ across languages and cultures. Participants will spend one to three days with the research team and share information about their everyday device use. Participation is voluntary, covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any time. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
Be a native German speaker who grew up in Germany.
Use German in everyday life, such as texting friends, email, or notes.
Have used a smartphone as your main personal phone for at least three years.
Be comfortable communicating in English.
Be available for three consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday; the posting also says the study starts October 16 on Friday.
Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Nice To Haves

A flexible schedule; the study is described as a good fit for international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs.

Responsibilities

Spend one to three 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.