Historian
48AI EXPOSURE TODAY48
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST86%
NOT A FORECAST86%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Historian
Historians play a vital role in understanding our past, shaping our present, and influencing our future. By meticulously studying historical events, cultures, and figures, they provide insights that help societies learn from their history and build a more informed future.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
The National ArchivesAs the official archive of the UK government, The National Archives offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for historical researchers to engage with primary sources.
Historic EnglandHistoric England is dedicated to preserving and promoting England's historic environment, providing researchers with the chance to work on impactful projects.
The British MuseumThe British Museum is a world-renowned institution that offers researchers access to vast collections and the opportunity to contribute to exhibitions and educational programmes.
The Imperial War MuseumThe Imperial War Museum focuses on the history of conflict and its impact, making it an exciting place for researchers passionate about military history.The University of OxfordAs a leading academic institution, the University of Oxford provides numerous research opportunities and access to extensive historical resources.