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?
Boiler technician
20%
#464 / 623
View rankingBoiler technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, fault codes and spares.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Routes, appointments and permits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Diagnose, open and repair the boiler.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Tune-up, combustion and pressures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Clients, porters and plant-room access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Gas, safety and not leaving the building cold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, fault codes and spares
- Routes, appointments and permits
- Diagnose, open and repair the boiler
- Tune-up, combustion and pressures
- Clients, porters and plant-room access
- calderas
- tecnico de calderas
- calefaccion central
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126