Native Korean Speakers - Paid 3-Day Study in NYC ($1,200-1,600)

Mindrift•New York, NY
•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Korean speakers 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 practices vary across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate their everyday phone and app use, share examples of phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire. Participation is voluntary, governed 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 NYC.
  • 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 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 tech or AI company.

Nice To Haves

  • A flexible schedule; the posting notes that international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs may be a good fit.

Responsibilities

  • 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; you decide what is included.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.

Benefits

  • Paid compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
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