Profession · AI rating
Will AI replace Research Support Specialist?
Risk evaluation broken down by skill — an AI rates how likely artificial intelligence will take over the typical tasks of this job in the next 5–10 years.
Overall score
62/100
Top 3 hard skills
- Data analysis70
- Literature review60
- Statistical software proficiency65
Top 3 soft skills
- Communication50
- Collaboration55
- Problem-solving60
Verdict
The role of a Research Support Specialist is at moderate to high risk of AI substitution, particularly in data analysis and literature review tasks. However, the need for strong communication and collaboration skills suggests that human involvement will remain important in many aspects of the job.
Note: The rating is an AI-driven model estimate based on current AI capabilities. Real-world job evolution also depends on regulation, acceptance, cost, and societal factors. See methodology.