Student Gig - Swiss Italian Speakers, Paid Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY

1d•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is seeking native Italian speakers who grew up in Switzerland and currently live in New York City to participate in a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how usage differs across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phone and favorite apps in daily life, share examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form describing what is involved. Participants may ask questions at any time and may stop whenever they like. To apply, candidates register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Session dates will be confirmed after shortlisting. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and currently living in New York City.
Be a native Italian speaker who grew up in Switzerland.
Use Italian 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

International students, people new to NYC, people between jobs, and people 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.