Sports Scientist
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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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
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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.
Occupational Psychologist
18AI USED FOR
6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 22 points less of this work than yours (18% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Design and implement training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs.THIS JOB Design and implement training programs aimed at improving employee skills and team dynamics.shared: design, impl, train, program
- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Conduct research to stay updated on the latest psychological theories and practices applicable to occupational settings.shared: research, stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct assessments to evaluate employee satisfaction and organizational culture.shared: conduct, assessment, evaluate
Veterinary Epidemiologist
5AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 35 points less of this work than yours (5% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in veterinary epidemiology.shared: research, stay, updated, latest, advanc
- YOUR JOB Design and implement training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs.THIS JOB Design and implement surveillance programs to monitor animal health across various regions.shared: design, impl, program
- YOUR JOB Analyze performance data using advanced technology and statistical methods.THIS JOB Analyze epidemiological data using statistical software to identify trends and risk factors.shared: analyze, data, statistical
Anaesthetist
6AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 34 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct pre-operative assessments to evaluate patient health and medical history.shared: conduct, assessment, evaluate
- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest anaesthetic techniques and technologies through continuous professional development.shared: stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Design and implement training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs.THIS JOB Collaborate with surgeons and other medical professionals to develop anaesthetic plans tailored to individual patients.shared: tailored, individual
Anesthesiologist
6AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 34 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated with the latest advancements in anesthesiology and pain management techniques.shared: stay, updated, latest, advanc
- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct pre-operative assessments to evaluate patient health and medical history.shared: conduct, assessment, evaluate
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with coaches and medical teams to optimize athlete health and performance.THIS JOB Conduct pre-operative assessments to evaluate patient health and medical history.shared: medical, health
Doctor
6AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 34 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated with the latest medical research and advancements in treatments.shared: research, stay, updated, latest, advanc
- YOUR JOB Design and implement training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.shared: impl, tailored, individual
- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct thorough patient examinations and assessments to diagnose illnesses.shared: conduct, assessment
Gastroenterologist
6AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 34 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest research and advancements in gastroenterology to ensure evidence-based practice.shared: research, stay, updated, latest, advanc
- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and gather medical histories related to gastrointestinal health.shared: conduct, assessment
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with coaches and medical teams to optimize athlete health and performance.THIS JOB Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and gather medical histories related to gastrointestinal health.shared: medical, health
Orthodontist
6AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 34 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Design and implement training programs tailored to individual athletes' needs.THIS JOB Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including braces and aligners, tailored to individual patient needs.shared: impl, tailored, individual
- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest orthodontic technologies and techniques through continuous professional development.shared: stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations using advanced imaging techniques.shared: conduct, assessment
Psychiatrist
6AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 34 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 40%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Research and stay updated on the latest sports science advancements.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest research and treatment methodologies in psychiatry.shared: research, stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Monitor athletes' progress and adjust training regimens accordingly.THIS JOB Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.shared: monitor, progres, adjust
- YOUR JOB Conduct physiological assessments to evaluate athletes' fitness levels.THIS JOB Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients.shared: conduct, assessment
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.