Average realistic automation risk across all Doctoral Student / Graduate Research Assistant profiles in the dataset.
Raw potential
68%
Realistic risk
25%
Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context.
Score spread
Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of Doctoral Student / Graduate Research Assistants score between 22% and 29%.
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Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work59%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen25%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action5%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person11%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Doctoral Student / Graduate Research Assistant, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Designing and running experiments or clinical studies (data collection, protocol execution, troubleshooting)
deep expertisesocial core
25%AD
8%
Analyzing research data using statistical software, interpreting results, and generating visualizations
17%DD
59%
Presenting findings at lab meetings, conferences, or seminars
deep expertisesocial core
15%DA
2%
Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research papers to identify gaps and inform research questions
deep expertisesocial element
14%DD
26%
Writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and research reports for publication or funding applications
deep expertisesocial core
11%DD
17%
Meeting with advisor/committee for feedback, guidance, and strategic research planning
deep expertisesocial core
9%AA
0%
Managing laboratory or clinical protocols, maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and keeping detailed records
5%AD
32%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and research reports for publication or funding applications
deep expertisesocial core
37%DD
17%
Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research papers to identify gaps and inform research questions
deep expertisesocial element
21%DD
40%
Analyzing research data using statistical software, interpreting results, and generating visualizations
14%DD
50%
Designing and running experiments or clinical studies (data collection, protocol execution, troubleshooting)
deep expertisesocial core
13%AD
14%
Meeting with advisor/committee for feedback, guidance, and strategic research planning
deep expertisesocial core
9%AA
5%
Presenting findings at lab meetings, conferences, or seminars
deep expertisesocial core
3%DA
9%
Managing laboratory or clinical protocols, maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and keeping detailed records
1%AD
34%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Designing and running experiments or clinical studies (data collection, protocol execution, troubleshooting)
deep expertisesocial core
35%AD
13%
Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research papers to identify gaps and inform research questions
26%DD
46%
Writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and research reports for publication or funding applications
some context neededsocial core
23%DD
33%
Analyzing research data using statistical software, interpreting results, and generating visualizations
9%DD
50%
Meeting with advisor/committee for feedback, guidance, and strategic research planning
deep expertisesocial core
2%AA
0%
Managing laboratory or clinical protocols, maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and keeping detailed records
1%AD
25%
Presenting findings at lab meetings, conferences, or seminars
some context neededsocial core
1%DA
11%
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