Earn $110 in 90 Minutes: Paid Research Study

Mindrift • Hayward, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study about how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, area are invited to participate in a paid, guided conversation session. Sessions take place on weekdays in Santa Clara or Sunnyvale, from November 2026 through March 2027.

Participants check in with an on-site coordinator and join a group of 2–4 people for a conversation led by a trained moderator. Discussion topics are everyday and non-sensitive, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.

Participation is voluntary and requires signing a consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and may withdraw. Eligible participants receive $110 through Mindrift after completing the session; travel costs are not covered. To apply, register on Mindrift and verify identity, complete a short AI interview and a few questions, then sign the consent form and select a session date and time.

Requirements

• Be 18–64 years of age.
• Live in or be able to travel to the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
• Be comfortable holding a conversation in English.
• Be comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
• Be able to attend one in-person weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027.
• Not have participated in this study before; each person may participate once.
• No previous experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Adults aged 50–64 are especially welcome.
• People who speak English as a second language are especially welcome.
• People with flexible weekday schedules, including students, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and freelancers, may be a good fit.
• People from all backgrounds, with different accents and first languages, are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Check in on site with the study coordinator.
• Participate in a guided conversation with a group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator.
• Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
• Take part in an approximately 90-minute session recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
• Complete the application steps, sign the consent form, and choose a session date and time.

Benefits

• $110 compensation for completing one 90-minute session, paid through Mindrift.
• Participation is voluntary, and participants may ask questions or withdraw from the study.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed