Part-Time Research Participant - Austrian German-Speaking Students

Mindrift; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift is conducting a paid, 3-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan to understand how German speakers use their phones and apps compared to other languages.

We’re seeking native German speakers living in NYC who grew up in Austria, use German daily, and can communicate in English. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, share everyday phone activities, and complete a short questionnaire.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old and currently living in NYC.
• Native German speaker who grew up in Austria.
• Uses German daily (texting, email, notes).
• Smartphone used as main personal phone for 3+ years.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon-Wed or Thu-Sat) starting Oct 16.
• Not employed by a tech or AI company.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fill in a short questionnaire about your habits.

Skills

German native

Daily German use

English able

NYC resident

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.