About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Dutch speakers who grew up in Belgium and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. Participants will spend one to three days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan, demonstrating their everyday phone and app use, sharing examples of phone activity they choose to include, and completing 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. 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 living in New York City.
  • Be a native Dutch speaker who grew up in Belgium.
  • Use Dutch in everyday life, such as texting friends, email, or notes.
  • Have used a smartphone as a 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 currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Nice To Haves

  • A flexible schedule; the study is described as a good fit for international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs.

Responsibilities

  • Spend one to three days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Walk the research team through everyday use of a phone and favorite apps.
  • Share selected examples of everyday phone activity with the research team.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about phone and digital-tool habits.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $100 per hour, up to $2,400 for the full study.
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