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?
Financial advisor
30%
#46 / 623
View rankingFinancial advisor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Profile risk, goals and loss capacity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Propose portfolios, funds and scenarios.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 52% | +8.3 |
Client meeting, objections and the yes or no.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Periodic reports, rebalancing and basic tax.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
MiFID rules, suitability and trace of the advice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Sign-off, follow-up and liability for the advice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- advise on investments
- profile risk
- build portfolios
- rebalance funds
- plan retirement
- MiFID suitability
- explain financial products
- own the advice
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2052.00· ESCO/ISCO 2412