Student Gig - Austrian German Speakers, Paid Study in NYC

Mindrift • New York, NY

2h • $1,200 - $1,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native German speakers who grew up in Austria and currently live in New York City to participate in a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those habits differ across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phones and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity at their discretion, and complete a short questionnaire. Participation is voluntary, covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any time. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; shortlisted participants will receive confirmation of their session dates.

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 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, Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
• Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Nice To Haves

• The study may be a good fit for international students, people new to New York City, or 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 personal daily 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 app habits.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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