The tasks · AstronomersSOC 19-2011.00
Data analysis and computational researchWhat can do this →
88% · agent
Scientific report and presentation preparationWhat can do this →
85% · agent
Theory and model developmentWhat can do this →
82% · agent
Software development for astronomyWhat can do this →
78% · agent
Grant proposal writingWhat can do this →
75% · agent
Student mentoring and supervisionWhat can do this →
25% · you keep
The team5 agents · 5 need no setup
Astronomical Data Analysis Agent
Python · R · MATLAB
● No integration needed
Scientific Writing Agent
Microsoft Word · Microsoft PowerPoint · Docs
● No integration needed
Theory Development Agent
Python · MATLAB · Microsoft Excel
● No integration needed
Astronomy Software Development Agent
Python · C++ · Linux
● No integration needed
Grant Proposal Agent
Microsoft Word · Web · Search
● No integration needed
You keep this
Final approval of research findings and publicationsDirect personal mentoring relationships with studentsAccountability for telescope operations and safetyLeadership decisions on research direction and priorities
Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.
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The most automatable work in this job, and what actually addresses it. Each one has a page of its own showing every occupation that does it.
