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?
School counsellor
22%
#361 / 623
View rankingSchool counsellor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tests, psycho-educational reports and statements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Interviews with pupil, family and form teacher.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Mediate conflict, bullying and absence.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Pathways, grants and careers advice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Coordinate SEN, support teachers and outside services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Confidentiality and not over-labelling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Mediate conflict, bullying and absence
- Pathways, grants and careers advice
- Confidentiality and not over-labelling
- orientador educativo
- school counselor
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2359