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?
Court procurator
25%
#250 / 623
View rankingCourt procurator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft filings, copies and notices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
File, appear and collect at the court office.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Track deadlines, listings and powers of attorney.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Coordinate case status with lawyer and client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Attend hearings, auctions and service of process.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Records, fees and the procurator’s account.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- advise clients
- draft contracts
- litigate
- interpret law
- Draft filings, copies and notices
- Records, fees and the procurator’s account
- procurador
- procurator
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2619