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.
#74 / 113
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?
Psychologist
28%
#65 / 113
View rankingPsychologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.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. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- psychological counselling methods
- school psychology
- developmental psychology
- crisis intervention
- adolescent psychological development
- psychology
- consult student's support system
- monitor student's behaviour
- liaise with educational support staff
- apply crisis intervention
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3033.00· ESCO/ISCO 2634