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

Mindrift • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Swedish speakers who live in New York City to participate in a paid, in-person research study about how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. The study takes place in Midtown Manhattan over three consecutive days, with available schedules Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday. Participants will share how they use their phones and favorite apps, provide examples of everyday phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary, covered by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any point. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; shortlisted participants will be told their session dates.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and currently live in New York City.
• Be a native Swedish speaker who grew up in Sweden.
• Use Swedish 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 noted 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 selected examples of your everyday phone activity with the research team.
• Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.

Benefits

• Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
• Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved.
• Participants may ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like.

What This Job Offers

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