Student Gig - Swiss German Speakers, Paid Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY

3d•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native German speakers who grew up in Switzerland and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study examines 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, 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; session dates are 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 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 tech or AI company.

Nice To Haves

The study may be a good fit for international students, people new to New York City, and 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 how you use your phone and favorite apps in daily life.
Share examples of everyday phone activity with the research team, deciding what to include.
Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.