Earn $110 in 90 Minutes: Paid Research Study

Mindrift•Union City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, for an in-person research study about communication and interaction in everyday group conversations. Participants attend one guided session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and includes a conversation with a small group of 2–4 participants, led by a trained moderator. Topics are everyday and non-sensitive, such as planning a birthday celebration or making routine decisions. Sessions are recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participants check in on site with a coordinator, who guides them through the process. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and may withdraw from the study. Compensation is $110 for completing one session, paid through Mindrift; travel costs are not covered. Each person may participate only once, and no prior experience is required.

Requirements

Be 18–64 years of age.
Live in or be able to travel to Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
Be comfortable holding a conversation in English.
Be comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
Be able to attend one in-person session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027.
Have not previously taken part in this study; each person participates once.

Nice To Haves

Adults aged 50–64 are especially welcome.
People who speak English as a second language are especially welcome.
A flexible weekday schedule may be a good fit.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator.
Participate in a guided conversation with a group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator.
Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics during an approximately 90-minute session.
Allow the session to be recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
Complete the registration, identity verification, short AI interview, and consent form, then choose a session date and time.