German Speakers from Austria - Paid Study Participant, NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native German speakers who grew up in Austria 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 1–3 days. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved; participants may ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Session dates are confirmed after shortlisting.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
- Be a native German speaker who grew up in Austria.
- Use German 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 currently be employed by a technology or AI company.
Nice To Haves
- A flexible schedule; the study may suit international students, people new to New York City, or people between jobs.
Responsibilities
- Spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
- 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, choosing what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
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