Automation index
Can AI do a Biologist’s job?
Studies organisms and ecosystems, in the field, the lab or consulting.
It is not a forecast of job losses either.
IS WORK OVER?
Biologist
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
17% | 22% | +3.7 |
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
15% | 48% | +7.2 |
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
15% | 22% | +3.3 |
Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 19-1029.04 · ESCO/ISCO 2131