Sociologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science0%
AI Risk
55% AI risk — Medium risk level
Moderate Risk
55% • Medium exposure
Based on task-level analysis (O*NET)
AI Impact Assessment
This job may see some changes due to AI, but human skills remain important.
Sociologists with an AI automation risk score of 55%. Analysis includes 15 core tasks.
Safer Career Paths
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Key Tasks
Write grants to obtain funding for research projects.
Risk: 72%
Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
Risk: 64%
Explain sociological research to the general public.
Risk: 64%
Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines.
Risk: 71%
Present research findings at professional meetings.
Risk: 67%
Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
Risk: 64%
Collect data about the attitudes
Risk: 0%
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data
Method: rule+context+activity+calibration