Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Korean Language Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native Korean 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 everyday digital tools, and how those habits vary across languages and cultures. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved; participants may ask questions at any time and stop whenever they choose. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, walk researchers through their everyday phone and app use, share examples of phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire. The study is described as a 3-day study, with availability required for three consecutive days: Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; shortlisted participants will be contacted to confirm session dates.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
- Be a native Korean speaker who grew up in South Korea.
- Use Korean in everyday life, such as texting friends, 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 study may be a good fit for international students, people new to New York City, and people between jobs.
Responsibilities
- Spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
- Walk the research team through everyday use of a phone and favorite apps.
- Share examples of everyday phone activity, choosing what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about phone and app habits.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
- Voluntary participation under a signed consent form; participants may ask questions and stop whenever they choose.
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