Social Science Research Assistants

# 280 overall · better than 67.8% of other jobs
1.8
Low to No Risk
30.4% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Ethics
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Economic Incentive
4/5
Physical Requirements
While there are some tasks within the role that can be automated, the majority of key responsibilities require human judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence, and nuanced understanding, which limits the extent to which AI can displace this job.

Median Salary: $56,400

Traits: 57

23/100Consequence_of_Error
67/100Contact_With_Others
52/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
6/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
42/100Deal_With_External_Customers
4/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
23/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
16/100Degree_of_Automation
40/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
91/100Electronic_Mail
7/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
0/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
2/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
0/100Exposed_to_High_Places
1/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
2/100Exposed_to_Radiation
2/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
17/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
82/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
72/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
21/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
32/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
49/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
75/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
71/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
10/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
0/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
80/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
4/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
50/100Letters_and_Memos
42/100Level_of_Competition
6/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
3/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
8/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
47/100Physical_Proximity
21/100Public_Speaking
36/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
21/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
33/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
4/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
2/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
3/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
38/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
93/100Spend_Time_Sitting
19/100Spend_Time_Standing
18/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
11/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
72/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
59/100Telephone
46/100Time_Pressure
3/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
5/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
2/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
1/100Work_Schedules
79/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Social Science Research Assistants

Low to No Risk
15
Moderate Risk
1
High Risk
4
Extreme Risk
3
  • 1.9Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  • 1.5Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
  • 2.5Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  • 1.1Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  • 2.1Conduct internet-based and library research.
  • 1.5Present research findings to groups of people.
  • 2.1Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  • 2Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  • 2Screen potential subjects to determine their suitability as study participants.
  • 2.5Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
  • 2.4Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  • 1.8Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  • 2.1Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  • 1.2Perform needs assessments or consult with clients to determine the types of research and information required.
  • 1.5Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.

30.4% of Social Science Research Assistants tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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