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 / 623
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?
Business analyst
39%
#7 / 623
View rankingBusiness analyst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 23% | 28% | +6.4 |
Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
| Total | 100% | 39% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- business analysis
- risk management
- market research
- scientific research methodology
- perform business analysis
- identify undetected organisational needs
- analyse business plans
- interpret financial statements
- conduct quantitative research
- analyse financial performance of a company
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421