Automation index
How much of a Palaeontologist’s job can AI already do?
A 3D model comes earlier. Getting the fossil out whole without breaking it do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Palaeontologist
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#534 / 643
View rankingPalaeontologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Site, grid and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Dig, consolidate and the one that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Lab, prep and the mould.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, the works and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Theft, the permit and not hiding the piece.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Get it out whole, and not breaking it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sites
- grids
- consolidate fossils
- prep
- moulds
- dig logs
- permits
- works on site
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3091.00· ESCO/ISCO 2114
IS WORK OVER?
Chemist
26%
#214 / 643
View rankingChemist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, calcs and safety sheets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Batch reports, charts and docs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Synthesis, titration and sample handling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Read a strange result and repeat it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Plant safety and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Sign quality and talk to production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, calcs and safety sheets
- Batch reports, charts and docs
- Synthesis, titration and sample handling
- Read a strange result and repeat it
- Plant safety and waste
- Sign quality and talk to production
- quimico
- chemist
- laboratorio quimico
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2113