Student Gig - French Speakers, Paid Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native French speakers who grew up in France and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those practices differ across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate their everyday phone and app use, share examples of phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved; 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 for shortlisted participants.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
- Be a native French speaker who grew up in France.
- Use French 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 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
- Spend 1–3 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
- $1,200–$1,600 compensation for the full study.
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