Automation index
How much of a Research scientist’s job can AI already do?
A paper and a figure come earlier. Choosing the question, and convincing a reviewer, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Research scientist
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#139 / 633
View rankingResearch scientist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Literature review, figures and drafts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Analysis, code and experiment boards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the study and the controls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Run the experiment or the fieldwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Lead a group, theses and authorship fights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win funding and answer reviewers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Literature review, figures and drafts
- Analysis, code and experiment boards
- Design the study and the controls
- Run the experiment or the fieldwork
- Lead a group, theses and authorship fights
- Win funding and answer reviewers
- cientifico
- investigador
- research scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131
IS WORK OVER?
Banker
27%
#135 / 633
View rankingBanker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Client file, scoring and desk KYC.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Product proposals, simulation and reporting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Meetings, negotiation and close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Risk calls, exceptions and escalation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Compliance, audit and the file.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Book, referrals and long relationship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Client file, scoring and desk KYC
- Meetings, negotiation and close
- Risk calls, exceptions and escalation
- Compliance, audit and the file
- Book, referrals and long relationship
- banquero
- banker
- gestor de banca
- private banker
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2052.00· ESCO/ISCO 2412