Physicists

# 260 overall · better than 70.1% of other jobs
1.8
Low to No Risk
9.1% tasks are partially/fully automatable
0/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Economic Incentive
2/5
Physical Requirements
4/5
Ethics
Given the current state of AI and robotics, the role of physicists is unlikely to be fully displaced. While AI can assist with certain tasks, the core responsibilities of physicists involve complex and creative problem-solving that remains challenging for AI.

Median Salary: $155,680

Traits: 57

28/100Consequence_of_Error
60/100Contact_With_Others
65/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
3/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
29/100Deal_With_External_Customers
3/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
26/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
14/100Degree_of_Automation
71/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
98/100Electronic_Mail
5/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
10/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
10/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
5/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
2/100Exposed_to_High_Places
5/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
13/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
3/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
84/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
86/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
28/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
37/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
57/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
70/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
27/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
3/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
2/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
68/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
5/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
48/100Letters_and_Memos
58/100Level_of_Competition
3/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
4/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
0/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
38/100Physical_Proximity
53/100Public_Speaking
40/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
47/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
20/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
4/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
2/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
1/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
2/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
25/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
91/100Spend_Time_Sitting
19/100Spend_Time_Standing
19/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
11/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
88/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
63/100Telephone
51/100Time_Pressure
3/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
9/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
3/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
12/100Work_Schedules
78/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Physicists

Low to No Risk
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Moderate Risk
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High Risk
1
Extreme Risk
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  • 2Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
  • 2Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
  • 0.8Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
  • 1.5Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
  • 1.5Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.
  • 0.5Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.
  • 1.5Teach physics to students.
  • 0.8Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development to determine licensing qualifications.
  • 1.6Write research proposals to receive funding.

9.1% of Physicists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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