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
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Court officer
21%
#430 / 633
View rankingCourt officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Summons, notices and the day’s list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Serve in person, attach and the one who will not open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Courtroom, call cases and the order of the hearing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Custody of exhibits, deposits and the transfer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The hard address and the note to the secretary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That service is on record, and not losing the exhibit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- serve summons
- attach goods
- call cases
- keep exhibits
- gazetting
- serve in person
- move deposits
- courtroom order
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3411