Student Gig - Flemish Speakers, Paid Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is conducting a paid research study in Midtown Manhattan about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how those practices differ across languages and cultures. The study focuses on native Dutch speakers who grew up in Belgium. Participants will take part in person for 1–3 days and share how they use their phones and favorite apps in daily life, provide examples of everyday phone activity they choose to share, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved. Participants may ask questions at any time and may stop whenever they choose. Compensation is $100 per hour, up to $2,400 for the full study. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; shortlisted participants will be contacted to confirm session dates.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and currently living in New York City.
Be a native Dutch speaker who grew up in Belgium.
Use Dutch in everyday life, such as texting friends, 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, Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
Not currently be employed by a tech 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 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.