Automation index
How much of a Mathematician’s job can AI already do?
A symbolic calc and a bibliography come earlier. Seeing the pattern, and writing a proof that convinces, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Mathematician
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#108 / 623
View rankingMathematician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Symbolic calc, examples and paper search.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft proofs and exposés.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Find the argument and the counter-example.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Lecture, teach and argue in seminar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Peer-review and polish the writing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Choose the problem that is worth years.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 16% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Symbolic calc, examples and paper search
- Draft proofs and exposés
- Find the argument and the counter-example
- Lecture, teach and argue in seminar
- Peer-review and polish the writing
- Choose the problem that is worth years
- matematic
- mathematician
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2120
IS WORK OVER?
Surgeon
14%
#617 / 623
View rankingSurgeon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes and planningEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 35% | +7 |
Imaging and prepEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 25% | +3.8 |
Operating theatreEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 4% | +2 |
Call and consentEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 8% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1249.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212