Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Portuguese Language Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Portuguese speakers who grew up in Portugal for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study examines how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those practices differ across languages and cultures. Participants will share how they use their devices in daily life to help researchers understand the needs of Portuguese speakers and inform future products. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, walk the team through their phone and favorite apps, share examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form; participants may ask questions and stop at any time. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Shortlisted participants will be told their session dates.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
Be a native Portuguese speaker who grew up in Portugal.
Use Portuguese 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

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 participating in an in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan.
Walk the research team through how you use your phone and favorite apps in everyday life.
Share examples of everyday phone activity with the research team, choosing what to include.
Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.