About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Arabic speakers who grew up in Saudi Arabia and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. The study takes place in Midtown Manhattan over three consecutive days, with available schedules listed as Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday. The posting also says the study starts October 16 on Friday. Participants will show the research team how they use their phones and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity (choosing what to include), and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved. Participants may ask questions at any point and may stop participating whenever they choose. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; shortlisted applicants will be contacted to confirm session dates.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
  • Be a native Arabic speaker who grew up in Saudi Arabia.
  • Use Arabic in everyday life, such as texting friends, email, or notes.
  • Have used a smartphone as a main personal phone for at least three years.
  • Be comfortable communicating in English.
  • Be available for three consecutive days, on either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
  • Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Responsibilities

  • Spend three consecutive days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Walk the research team through use of a phone and favorite apps in daily life.
  • Share selected examples of everyday phone activity with the research team.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about phone and digital-tool habits.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
  • Voluntary participation with the ability to ask questions and stop at any time.
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