Automation index
How much of a Astronomer’s job can AI already do?
A night of telescope time comes earlier. Reducing the data without selling the find early do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Astronomer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#134 / 623
View rankingAstronomer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Proposal, time and the instrument.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Observe, calibrate and the one that clouds over.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Reduce, the pipeline and the artefact.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Paper, the referee and not jumping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The facility, the queue and not losing the night.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Reduce, and not selling the find early.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- telescope time
- calibrate
- pipelines
- papers
- artefacts
- nights
- proposals
- instruments
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2111
IS WORK OVER?
Climatologist
27%
#140 / 623
View rankingClimatologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Series, homogenise and the gap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Models, scenarios and the uncertainty.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Report, the headline and not selling the easy one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Field, the station and the one that moves.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The politician, the figure and not staying quiet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Attribute, and not selling the headline.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- climate series
- homogenise
- scenarios
- uncertainty
- headlines
- stations
- climate reports
- attribution
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2112