About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Arabic speakers who grew up in the UAE and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and other everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. The study takes place in Midtown Manhattan and involves spending 1–3 days with the research team. Participants will describe their daily phone and app use, share examples of everyday phone activity at their discretion, 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. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. 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 Arabic speaker who grew up in the UAE.
  • Use Arabic in everyday life, such as texting friends, email, or notes.
  • Have used a smartphone as the 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.
  • Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Responsibilities

  • Spend time with the research team in Midtown Manhattan during the study.
  • Walk the research team through everyday use of a phone and favorite apps.
  • Share examples of everyday phone activity, choosing what to include.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about phone and app habits.

Benefits

  • Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
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