Student Gig - Austrian German Speakers, Paid Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is conducting a paid research study on how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how usage differs across languages and cultures. The study is intended to help researchers understand how German speakers use their devices so future products can work better for them. Participants will attend an in-person study with the research team in Midtown Manhattan for 1–3 days. They will walk the team through their daily use of their phone and favorite apps, share examples of everyday phone activity at their discretion, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary, governed by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any time. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
- Be a native German speaker who grew up in Austria.
- Use German in everyday life, such as for texting, email, or notes.
- Have used a smartphone as your 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.
Nice To Haves
- International students, people new to New York City, and people between jobs or with a flexible schedule may be a good fit.
Responsibilities
- Spend 1–3 days participating in an in-person study in Midtown Manhattan.
- Walk the research team through how you use your phone and favorite apps in daily life.
- Share examples of everyday phone activity with the research team, choosing what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
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