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 / 683
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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University careers adviser
27%
#181 / 683
View rankingUniversity careers adviser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Workshop, the CV and the letter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Appointment, the one who does not know and the one who wants everything.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Placement, the firm and not selling smoke.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Fair, the contact and the one who will not approach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dean, insertion and not dressing the rate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
A plan, and not panic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- university CVs
- cover letters
- placements
- jobs fairs
- graduate insertion
- careers appointments
- not sell smoke
- workshops
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423