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$110 Paid Group Conversation Study in Santa Clara

Mindrift logoMindriftSan Mateo, United States, Union City, Hayward, San Francisco, OaklandPart-timePosted today
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About the role

About the study

Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study exploring how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations.

We're looking for adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay) area to join a paid, guided conversation session. Sessions start 9 Nov, weekdays, in Santa Clara / Sunnyvale.

We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different accents and first languages. No special experience is needed. Just come as you are!

What you'll do

  • Check in on site with our coordinator, who will guide you through every step. Join a small group of 2–4 people for a guided conversation led by a trained moderator.
  • Talk about everyday, non-sensitive topics, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions.
  • Take part in a session of about 90 minutes. The conversation is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.

Who we're looking for

  • 18-64 years of age
  • Living in or able to travel to Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
  • Comfortable holding a conversation in English. Non-native speakers and all accents are welcome!
  • Comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
  • Able to attend one in-person session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027.
  • Have not taken part in this study before. Each person participates once.

Great fit for students, stay-at-home parents, retirees, freelancers, and anyone with a flexible weekday schedule. We especially welcome adults aged 50–64 and people who speak English as a second language.

No previous experience is required.

Compensation

$110 for one 90-minute session, paid through Mindrift after you complete the session. Travel costs are not covered.

Simple and transparent

Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains exactly what's involved, including how recordings are used and stored. You can ask questions at any point and choose to withdraw from the study.

How to apply (3 quick steps, about 15 minutes)

  • Click Apply to register on Mindrift and verify your identity.
  • Complete a short AI interview and a few questions to help us get to know you.
  • Sign the consent form and choose a date and time for your session.

Research sessions will take place from November 2026 through March 2027.

From Mindrift's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026.

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The application

Just your details and CV.

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From Mindrift's apply page, checked 12 Nov 2026.

About Mindrift

Toloka-backed freelance projects: coding, STEM, legal, consulting.

How it pays: Twice a month, on the 5th and 20th, for tasks completed and accepted in the half-month before, through Payoneer or Tipalti (PayPal) depending on your country; the platform deducts no fee, though the payment providers may (its FAQ and its 'How Mindrift pays' article of 3 Sep 2026, read 3 Nov 2026).

When it pays: On the 5th and 20th of each month, through Payoneer or Tipalti. How often others pay

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