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
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Excavator operator
18%
#564 / 623
View rankingExcavator operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, levels and the machine log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Dig, load and the batter that comes in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Services, the blind pipe and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the pin that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The labourer, the lorry and covering nobody.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Not breaking what is buried, and leaving a clean formation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dig with excavator
- load lorries
- batters
- buried services
- set-out levels
- grease the machine
- formation
- site GPS
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2073.00· ESCO/ISCO 8342