Physical Scientists, All Other

# 321 overall · better than 63.1% of other jobs
2
Low to No Risk
20.8% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Physical Requirements
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Economic Incentive
While AI can support some routine tasks in scientific roles, the majority of the work involves human creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration which AI cannot fully replicate. The overall risk of AI displacing these jobs is low to moderate.

Median Salary: $112,280

Traits: 57

38/100Consequence_of_Error
66/100Contact_With_Others
55/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
8/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
46/100Deal_With_External_Customers
1/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
23/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
41/100Degree_of_Automation
58/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
99/100Electronic_Mail
5/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
1/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
2/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
5/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
1/100Exposed_to_High_Places
14/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
10/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
80/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
78/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
26/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
46/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
57/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
94/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
57/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
32/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
7/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
89/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
14/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
60/100Letters_and_Memos
56/100Level_of_Competition
32/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
17/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
18/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
45/100Physical_Proximity
39/100Public_Speaking
52/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
34/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
16/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
8/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
2/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
4/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
6/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
43/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
87/100Spend_Time_Sitting
23/100Spend_Time_Standing
52/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
10/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
77/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
85/100Telephone
61/100Time_Pressure
19/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
20/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
4/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
10/100Work_Schedules
81/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Physical Scientists, All Other

Low to No Risk
16
Moderate Risk
3
High Risk
4
Extreme Risk
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  • 2.3Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
  • 2.2Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
  • 2.6Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
  • 1.8Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
  • 1.2Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
  • 2.2Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
  • 0.7Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.
  • 1.4Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
  • 1.2Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.
  • 2.3Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
  • 1.2Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.
  • 0.5Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.
  • 1.5Participate in fieldwork.
  • 1.6Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.
  • 1.5Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.
  • 1.5Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues.

20.8% of Physical Scientists, All Other tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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