Dutch Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600

Mindrift•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Dutch speakers who 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 spend 1–3 days with the research team in Midtown Manhattan, sharing how they use their phone and favorite apps in daily life, providing examples of everyday phone activity, and completing a short questionnaire about their habits. Participants choose what activity to include. Participation is voluntary, covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any time. The study is compensated at $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; session dates are confirmed for shortlisted applicants.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
Be a native Dutch speaker who grew up in the Netherlands.
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, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday; the posting states the study starts October 16 on Friday.
Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.

Nice To Haves

International students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs or with a flexible schedule may be a good 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, choosing what to include.
Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.