$110 for 90 Minutes: Paid Study - French Speakers

Mindrift•Campbell, 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 join one guided conversation session lasting about 90 minutes with a small group of 2–4 people and a trained moderator. Topics are everyday and non-sensitive. The session is recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participants check in on site with a coordinator, who guides them through the session. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions and withdraw. The study is open to people who can attend one weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027 and have not previously participated. Compensation is $110 for completing the session, paid through Mindrift; travel costs are not covered.

Requirements

Be 18–64 years of age.
Live in or be able to travel to the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
Be comfortable holding a conversation in English; non-native speakers and all accents are welcome.
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 taken part in the study before; each person participates once.
No previous experience is required.

Nice To Haves

The study especially welcomes adults aged 50–64 and people who speak English as a second language.
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 and 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 registration and identity verification, a short AI interview and introductory questions, and sign the consent form to select a session date and time.