Student Gig - French Speakers, Paid Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native French speakers who grew up in France 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. Participants will meet with the research team in Midtown Manhattan for 1–3 days as part of a study described as 3 days long. Participation is voluntary and governed by a signed consent form; participants may ask questions or stop at any time. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 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 live in New York City.
  • Be a native French speaker who grew up in France.
  • Use French 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 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

  • 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; you decide what is included.
  • Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.

Benefits

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