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

Mindrift • New York, NY

4d • $1,200 - $1,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Portuguese speakers who grew up in Portugal and currently live in New York City to participate in a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study examines how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those experiences differ across languages and cultures.

Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phones and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity (with control over what is included), and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary, covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any time.

The posting specifies availability for three consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday, starting October 16 on Friday. 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 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, 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

• 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.
• Spend 1–3 days participating in the in-person study in Midtown Manhattan.

Benefits

• Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
• Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form; participants can ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like.

What This Job Offers

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