profession file · read as its task mix
mostly shared ground
Research scientist
biology, physics
Research scientists design experiments, run them, analyze the data and turn results into papers and grant applications. AI is changing the reading and writing layer fast, from literature review to drafting and data analysis, while framing the right question and interpreting results stay central.
The exposed part of the week
// tasks in this mix that sit in machine territory or moving fast
The full mix
// what fills this job's week ( ●●● core · ●● regular · ● occasional )
Safer ground: build these
// the future skills that shield this particular mix
Building Blocks
understanding the elements that constitute the world
Curiosity
seeking to find out more & learn how things work
Critical thinking
reasoning independently, informed by evidence
Systems thinking
seeing patterns & creating models to handle complexity
Complexity
handling complexity or distilling it into simplicity
Math & logic
calculating, quantifying & using logic
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