Automation index
How much of a Physicist’s job can AI already do?
A curve fit and a first paper come earlier. Designing the experiment, and believing the datum, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Physicist
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#98 / 623
View rankingPhysicist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Simulate, fit and reduce data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 50% | +11 |
Draft papers, posters and proposals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the experiment and the apparatus.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Measure in the lab or in the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Argue with the group and peer-review.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win machine time and funding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Simulate, fit and reduce data
- Draft papers, posters and proposals
- Design the experiment and the apparatus
- Measure in the lab or in the field
- Argue with the group and peer-review
- Win machine time and funding
- fisico
- physicist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2111
IS WORK OVER?
Anaesthetist
21%
#401 / 623
View rankingAnaesthetist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess pre-op, allergies and the anaesthetic plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Induce, maintain and wake in theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Watch vitals, lines and acute pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Brief the patient and sign the consent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Notes, consults and coordination with the surgeon.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
On-call, resuscitation and liability for the act.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Induce, maintain and wake in theatre
- Watch vitals, lines and acute pain
- Brief the patient and sign the consent
- anestesista
- anestesiologo
- anesthesiologist
- anaesthetist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1211.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212