Student Gig - Swiss German Speakers, Paid Study in NYC

Mindrift • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native German speakers who grew up in Switzerland for a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan, walking researchers through their daily phone and favorite-app use, sharing examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and completing 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 study is intended for adults currently living in New York City who use German in everyday life, have used a smartphone as their main personal phone for at least three years, can communicate comfortably in English, are available for three consecutive days, and are not currently employed by a technology or AI company. Participants receive $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; session dates will be confirmed after shortlisting.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
• Be a native German speaker who grew up in Switzerland.
• Use German in everyday life, such as texting friends, email, or notes.
• Have used a smartphone as your main personal phone for at least three years.
• Be comfortable communicating in English.
• Be available for three consecutive days, 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 are described as a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Spend 1–3 days participating in the in-person study with the research team 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.
• Voluntary participation covered by a signed consent form; participants may ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed