Austrian German-Speaking Students - Paid Research Study, Flexible Dates

Mindrift; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift is conducting a paid, 3-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan. We’re seeking native German speakers currently living in New York City to participate and share everyday phone usage examples.

Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, discuss device usage across languages, and complete a short habits questionnaire. Compensation is $100 per hour for up to $2,400 total, with consent and voluntary participation.

Qualifications

• Native German speaker who grew up in Austria.
• Uses German daily (texts, emails, notes).
• Available for 3 consecutive days and in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 3-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan.
• Walk researchers through daily phone usage and app usage.
• Complete a short habits questionnaire.

Skills

German language

New York NYC resident

English communication

Job description

Mindrift is running a research study on how people use their phones, apps and everyday digital tools, and how that differs across languages and cultures. We're looking for native German speakers in New York to join a paid, 3-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan.

Why your language matters

Most technology is still designed with English speakers in mind. This study helps researchers understand how people who communicate in German actually use their devices, so future products work better for them.

What you'll do

• Spend 1-3 days with our research team in Midtown Manhattan.
• Walk us through how you use your phone and favourite apps in daily life.
• Share examples of your everyday phone activity with the research team. You decide what's included.
• Fill in a short questionnaire about your habits.

Who we're looking for

• 18+ and currently living in NYC.
• A native German speaker who grew up in Austria.
• You use German in everyday life: texting friends, email, notes.
• You’ve used a smartphone as your main personal phone for 3+ years.
• Comfortable communicating in English.
• Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon-Wed or Thu-Sat), starting October 16 on Friday.
• Not currently employed by a tech or AI company.

Great fit for international students, people new to NYC, and anyone between jobs or with a flexible schedule.

Compensation

$100/hour, up to $2,400 for the full study.

Simple and transparent

Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains exactly what's involved. You can ask questions at any point and stop whenever you like.