Temporary Research Participant (German Language) - $100/hr

Mindrift (Toloka); United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 31,000; 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 others.

We are seeking native German speakers living in NYC, 18+, with German used daily, 3+ years smartphone use, comfortable with English, and available for three consecutive days starting October 16. Not currently employed by a tech or AI company.

Qualifications

• 18+ and living in NYC
• Native German speaker who grew up in Germany
• Everyday use of German (texting, email, notes)
• Smartphone used as main personal device for 3+ years
• Comfortable communicating in English
• Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon-Wed or Thu-Sat) starting Oct 16 on Friday
• Not currently employed by a tech or AI company

Responsibilities

• Spend 1-3 days with the 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 language

English proficiency

Availability for 3 days

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 Germany.
• 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.