Student Gig - Flemish Speakers, Paid Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native Dutch speakers who grew up in Belgium and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. The study will help researchers understand how Dutch speakers use their devices and inform the design of future products. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan. They will 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 about their habits. Participation is voluntary and governed by a signed consent form. Participants may ask questions at any point and may stop participating whenever they choose. The study pays $100 per hour, up to $2,400 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Session dates will be confirmed for shortlisted applicants.
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 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 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
- Paid study compensation of $100 per hour, up to $2,400 for the full study.
- Voluntary participation with a signed consent form explaining what is involved; participants may ask questions and stop at any time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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