Computer and Information Research Scientists
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 113 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 87% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
AI could do much of this on its own
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
AI could do much of this on its own
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Design computers and the software that runs them.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Computers and Electronics
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Engineering and Technology
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- Oral Expression
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New skills to build
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