Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Portuguese Language Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is seeking native Portuguese speakers who grew up in Portugal and currently live in New York City to participate in a paid, three-day, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study examines how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures, with the goal of helping researchers understand the experiences of Portuguese speakers and inform future product design. Participants will spend one to three days with the research team, describe their everyday use of a phone and favorite apps, share examples of phone activity they choose 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 time and may stop participating whenever they like. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600.
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 the main personal phone for at least three years.
- Be comfortable communicating in English.
- Be available for three consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
- Not be currently employed by a tech or AI company.
Nice To Haves
- A flexible schedule; the study may suit international students, people new to NYC, or people between jobs.
Responsibilities
- Walk the research team through everyday phone and favorite-app use.
- Share examples of everyday phone activity, choosing what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about phone and digital-tool habits.
- Spend one to three days participating in person with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
- Voluntary participation covered by a signed consent form, with the option to ask questions or stop at any time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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