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?
Fashion designer
24%
#263 / 623
View rankingFashion designer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Moodboards, tech packs and sizes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 48% | +9.6 |
Research trends and cost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Pattern, prototype and fit on a body.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Choose cloth, mill and real colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Collection, lookbook and atelier relationship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Brand taste and what does not ship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- Moodboards, tech packs and sizes
- Research trends and cost
- Pattern, prototype and fit on a body
- Choose cloth, mill and real colour
- Brand taste and what does not ship
- diseñador de moda
- fashion designer
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2163