Polish Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600

Mindrift•New York, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Polish speakers living in New York City to participate in 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 and involves spending 1–3 days with the research team. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved; participants may ask questions at any time and stop whenever they like. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Session dates are confirmed for shortlisted applicants.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
  • Be a native Polish speaker who grew up in Poland.
  • Use Polish in everyday life, such as for 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, starting October 16 on Friday.
  • Not currently be employed by a tech or AI company.

Nice To Haves

  • The study may be a good fit for international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs or with a flexible schedule.

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, deciding what to include.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.

Benefits

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