Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Swedish Language Study in NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is conducting a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan to understand how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team and share how they use their phones and favorite apps in daily life. They may provide examples of everyday phone activity, choosing what to include, and complete a short questionnaire about their habits. Participation is voluntary and governed by a signed consent form explaining what is involved. Participants may ask questions at any time and stop participating whenever they like. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; session dates are confirmed after shortlisting. The posting describes the study as three consecutive days, with availability for either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday, starting October 16 on Friday.
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 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
- 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, deciding what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about phone and app habits.
- Participate in person with the research team in Midtown Manhattan for 1–3 days.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
- Voluntary participation covered by a signed consent form; participants may ask questions at any point and stop whenever they like.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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