Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Swedish Language Study in NYC

Mindrift•New York, NY

2h•$1,200 - $1,600•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting native Swedish speakers living in New York City to take part in a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and other everyday digital tools, and how those habits differ across languages and cultures. The research aims to help technology work better for people who communicate in Swedish. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate how they use their phones 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. Participants may ask questions at any time and may stop participating whenever they choose. The study is described as a 3-day commitment, with consecutive-day availability required for either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday. Compensation is $1,200–$1,600 for the full study. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; session dates are confirmed for shortlisted participants.

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: Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
Not currently be employed by a tech or AI company.

Nice To Haves

A flexible schedule; the study is noted as a good fit for international students, people new to NYC, and people between jobs or with flexible schedules.

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.