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?
Economist
30%
#49 / 643
View rankingEconomist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clean data, estimate and produce tables
- Draft notes, briefs and a first paper
- Choose model, assumptions and robustness
- Present to a client, ministry or board
- Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers
- economista
- economist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2631