Political Scientists

# 170 overall · better than 80.5% of other jobs
1.5
Low to No Risk
0% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
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Technical Feasibility
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Forgivability
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Economic Incentive
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Emotional Intelligence
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Ethics
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Physical Requirements
The risk of AI fully displacing political scientists is low, given the significant elements of creativity, complex problem-solving, and high stakes involved in the job. AI can assist but not replace the nuanced roles that political scientists undertake.

Median Salary: $132,350

Traits: 57

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Tasks performed as Political Scientists

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  • 1.2Teach political science.
  • 1.8Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
  • 1.5Identify issues for research and analysis.
  • 1Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
  • 1.2Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
  • 2Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
  • 1.8Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
  • 1Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
  • 0.8Advise political science students.
  • 0.8Serve on committees.

0.0% of Political Scientists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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