Paid Research Study: $110 for a 90-Minute In-Person Session

Mindrift•San Francisco, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, for a paid, in-person research study about how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Participants will attend a guided 90-minute session in a small group of 2–4 people, with a trained moderator. Discussions will cover everyday, non-sensitive topics. Sessions will be recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored; participants may ask questions or withdraw. Eligible applicants register with Mindrift and complete a screening questionnaire before being invited to book a session. Sessions take place on weekdays between November 2026 and March 2027. Participants receive $110 after completing the session; travel costs are not covered.

Requirements

Be 18–64 years of age.
Live in or be able to travel to Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
Be comfortable holding a conversation in English; non-native speakers and all accents are welcome.
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.
Have not participated in this study before; each person may participate once.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator, who will guide participants through the process.
Join a small group of 2–4 people for a guided conversation led by a trained moderator.
Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions.
Participate in an approximately 90-minute session that is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.