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
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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
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Climbing instructor
19%
#499 / 623
View rankingClimbing instructor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Knots, harness and the briefing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Wall, the panic and the one who freezes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Belay, the factor and not getting distracted.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rock, anchors and the one that is loose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The group, the ego and not going too high.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That they do not fall, and the knot tied.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
- knots
- harness
- belay
- fall factor
- anchors
- the wall
- panic
- route briefing
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422