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
IS WORK OVER?
Revenue manager
27%
#175 / 633
View rankingRevenue manager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Pickup, competitors and the rate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Channels, overbooking and the one left on the street.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Events, the holiday and not sleeping on the price.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, management and the staff cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sales, the group and not giving the room away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
A high rate and a full house, not empty.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- pickup
- rates
- channels
- overbooking
- holidays
- groups
- competitors
- rooms
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-9081.00· ESCO/ISCO 1411