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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.

The job you have

Measured by the same engine as every career on this site. This is the number the moves below are compared against.

Research Coordinator

25

General Studies

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR25%moving to67%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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8 moves your day-to-day already reaches

Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.

Clinical Research Coordinator

A STEP UPSubjects Allied to Medicine · a different field · from £24,000 - £29,000

10AI USED FOR

6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (10% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Organize and conduct training sessions for research staff and participants, fostering a collaborative environment.THIS JOB Conduct training sessions for research staff and ensure adherence to study protocols.shared: conduct, train, session, research, staff
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Liaise with healthcare professionals, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to facilitate smooth trial operations.shared: facilitate, smooth, oper
  • YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements throughout the research process.THIS JOB Coordinate and oversee all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.shared: compliance, regulatory, requir

Clinical Research Coordinator

A STEP UPSubjects Allied to Medicine · a different field · from £28,000 - £34,000

10AI USED FOR

6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (10% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements throughout the research process.THIS JOB Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards throughout the trial process.shared: compliance, ethical, standard, regulatory, requir, throughout
  • YOUR JOB Collect, analyze, and interpret data, preparing reports and presentations for various audiences.THIS JOB Collect, manage, and analyze trial data, maintaining meticulous records for accuracy.shared: collect, analyze, data
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Coordinate and manage all aspects of clinical trial operations, including scheduling and logistics.shared: coordinate, oper

Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors

A STEP UPEngineering and Technology · a different field · from £30,000 - £35,000

4AI USED FOR

5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 21 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Manage and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.THIS JOB Prepare and manage project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and efficient resource allocation.shared: manage, project, completion
  • YOUR JOB Organize and conduct training sessions for research staff and participants, fostering a collaborative environment.THIS JOB Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge in current technologies and practices.shared: conduct, train, session
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of skilled trades teams in metal, electrical, and electronic sectors.shared: coordinate, oper

Pharmaceutical Scientist

A STEP UPSubjects Allied to Medicine · a different field · from £30,000 - £40,000

10AI USED FOR

5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 15 points less of this work than yours (10% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Manage and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.THIS JOB Assist in the preparation of grant applications and funding proposals for research projects.shared: research, project
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations on research findings for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.shared: research, stakehold
  • YOUR JOB Collect, analyze, and interpret data, preparing reports and presentations for various audiences.THIS JOB Analyze data from clinical trials to evaluate drug efficacy and safety.shared: analyze, data

Biochemists

A STEP UPBiological Sciences · a different field · from £30,000 - £40,000

18AI USED FOR

5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 7 points less of this work than yours (18% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

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  • YOUR JOB Maintain detailed documentation and records of research activities, including consent forms and study protocols.THIS JOB Maintain accurate records of experiments and write detailed reports on findings.shared: maintain, detailed, record
  • YOUR JOB Manage and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.THIS JOB Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement research projects.shared: research, project
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Present research results to colleagues and stakeholders through written reports and presentations.shared: research, stakehold

Demolition Supervisor

A STEP UPConstruction & Trades · a different field · from £28,000 - £33,000

4AI USED FOR

4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 21 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Manage and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.THIS JOB Monitor project timelines and budgets, making adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines.shared: project, timelin, budget
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Coordinate with subcontractors, laborers, and equipment operators to ensure smooth operations.shared: coordinate, smooth, oper
  • YOUR JOB Monitor project progress and troubleshoot any issues that arise, implementing solutions efficiently.THIS JOB Monitor project timelines and budgets, making adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines.shared: monitor, project

Veterinary Researcher

A STEP UPVeterinary Sciences · a different field · from £28,000 - £35,000

5AI USED FOR

4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 20 points less of this work than yours (5% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Coordinate communication between researchers, participants, and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate research results to stakeholders.shared: research, stakehold
  • YOUR JOB Collect, analyze, and interpret data, preparing reports and presentations for various audiences.THIS JOB Collect and analyze biological samples from various animal species.shared: collect, analyze
  • YOUR JOB Organize and conduct training sessions for research staff and participants, fostering a collaborative environment.THIS JOB Supervise and train junior researchers and laboratory technicians.shared: train, research

Heads of Nursery Schools

A STEP UPEducation and Teaching · a different field · from £35,000 - £45,000

15AI USED FOR

4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 10 points less of this work than yours (15% against your 25%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.

Show the tasks that match
  • YOUR JOB Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements throughout the research process.THIS JOB Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of health and safety.shared: compliance, standard, regulatory, requir
  • YOUR JOB Manage and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.THIS JOB Manage the nursery's budget and resources effectively, ensuring financial sustainability.shared: manage, budget
  • YOUR JOB Organize and conduct training sessions for research staff and participants, fostering a collaborative environment.THIS JOB Manage and mentor nursery staff, fostering professional development and teamwork.shared: staff, foster

Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.