What Will the Science and Tech Jobs of the Future Be?

 Did you know that the technological developments of the last 100 years have been greater than all of the historical processes before them? Yes, technology is racing at an incredible pace, pushing some professions to the sidelines. Moreover, in this situation, it's not just technology; scientific, social, cultural, environmental, and economic developments are also highly influential.

Every passing day, we encounter brand new technologies and concepts of artificial intelligence that we haven't heard of before, and we meet devices that have embraced this technology. While we acquaint ourselves with these technologies and devices, some professions bid farewell and embark on a journey into the unknown. On the other hand, aunties asking 'What do you do for a living, my dear?' during holiday visits are becoming more accustomed to hearing professions they were previously unaware of as answers. Of course, we can say they will hear them more often shortly because the most desirable professions for today's youth are quite different.

Just as we learn about the existence of certain professions only from history books and pictures, our children will only be able to learn about many professions from the internet. Brand new branches of work continue to revolutionize the 'most popular professions' fundamentally.

Now, let's take a look at the future's most popular professions together:

1- Epidemiologist:

Epidemiologists are individuals who research diseases, health conditions, and accidents that may arise within a community from start to finish. During their work, they analyze various criteria such as the frequency, location, and pattern of occurrence of the event. Based on the information obtained from this analysis, they contribute to the implementation of new measures and the development of a roadmap.

2- Mobile Application and Game Developer:

We are already seeing more people in this profession in our lives, but we may see even more in the future. Developers of mobile applications or games provide services in many different fields, including shopping, gaming, security, banking transactions, health, and music streaming.

3- Industrial Data Scientist:

Industrial data scientists enable the collection of data in an industrial context and the analysis of this data to manage production processes more accurately and effectively. They will be among the popular professions of the future, especially due to the rise of online shopping.

4- Robot Coordination Specialist:

Robots are increasingly being used in production processes, leading to a growing rate of robot usage. Therefore, robots will introduce us to brand-new professions. One of the most popular professions among the jobs of the future will be the robot coordination specialist. These experts review the repairs and maintenance of robots as well as effective working principles, enabling robots to acquire new skills.

5- IoT Specialist:

Are you familiar with the concept known as the Internet of Things (IoT)? This concept, abbreviated as IoT, refers to almost everything around us being connected to the internet for processing. In other words, air conditioners, alarm systems, security cameras, and many other things in smart buildings are in the initial stages of the Internet of Things. Shortly, we will be able to manage all electronic devices remotely through internet connectivity. Therefore, there will be a need for trained individuals to work in this field.

6- Smart City Expert:

Just like smart homes, smart cities are now becoming central to our lives. In the future, cities are expected to be equipped with millions of sensors for various functions. These sensors will be used for many operations such as electricity, internet, water, natural gas, and waste. Therefore, smart city experts who are lucky in terms of visual intelligence will have a significant role in case of possible malfunctions.

7- Artificial Intelligence Specialist:

Don't be afraid of artificial intelligence! Shortly, we will start benefiting from the blessings of artificial intelligence in many different areas such as health, technology, and production. Consequently, there will be a need for experts in artificial intelligence. AI expertise requires deep knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence technologies and applications. AI specialists are experts in processes such as the development of AI algorithms, training of learning models, and their implementation. They can analyze data from different sources, discover patterns using deep learning and machine learning techniques, and provide solutions to complex problems. AI specialists can use artificial intelligence technologies in many different fields such as automation, image and speech recognition, and predictive analysis. They also address important issues in artificial intelligence such as ethics and reliability, and evaluate the societal impacts of artificial intelligence.

8- Climate (Weather Control) Engineer:

Climate disasters such as floods, droughts, and forest fires occurring due to various factors are increasing the need for climate science. The importance of climate science and related solutions is becoming more apparent with such disasters. Therefore, weather control engineering has already taken its place among the most popular professions of the new age or, in other words, the professions of the future. Weather control engineers will be needed by all humanity to eliminate or mitigate the negative effects of global warming.

9- Synthetic Biology Expert:

If we consider that red meat, white meat, and fish are among the most important food items in the world, we can predict to some extent the great danger awaiting humanity in the food chain due to limited resources. Experts working in the field of synthetic biology can produce artificial meat under laboratory conditions. Thus, there is no need to kill any animals. Considering that the number of vegans and vegetarians is rapidly increasing every day, we can see how popular synthetic biology expertise will be. Moreover, meat production is just a small part of the job. Thanks to this branch of science, experts will be able to produce many living organisms artificially.

10- Biometric Face Recognition Expert:

In the modern world, it is possible to learn about a person's character and tendencies by paying attention only to their gestures and facial expressions. Sometimes, it can even provide information about their character and tendencies. Biometric face recognition and profile identification, also known as "Antroface," are used by security forces, psychologists, psychiatrists, and recruitment specialists. Biometric face recognition, which is one of the best professions for those interested in facial recognition, can sometimes be very enjoyable. Those who develop themselves in this field will be in great demand shortly.

11- Blockchain Specialist/Developer:

Almost everyone has heard of cryptocurrencies nowadays. Especially when it comes to Bitcoin, we see that everyone has something to say about it. Hence, there is a need for individuals who can understand the infrastructure, technology, and future position of cryptocurrencies. Employees who are familiar with blockchain technology, which is the infrastructure of cryptocurrencies that will be much more talked about shortly, will now have much more work to do. Blockchain technology will not only be used in cryptocurrency trading but also in many other areas such as shopping, voting, and document registration. Blockchain expertise may be considered one of the most important among the professions of the future.

12- Metaverse Expert:

The concept of "Metaverse," which has emerged as one of the newest actors in technology with an astonishing speed of development, is starting to affect and transform professions. According to experts, dozens of job fields and professions related to the metaverse will emerge by 2030. Here are the professions that will unite the most popular professions of the new age under one roof:

Metaverse Researcher

Metaverse Planner

Metaverse Ecosystem Developer

Metaverse Cyber Security Expert

Metaverse-Oriented Hardware Developer

Metaverse Trainer

Metaverse World Designer

Metaverse Storyteller

Metaverse Expert

13- Prompt Engineer (Command Engineer):

Prompt engineering, or command engineering, will be a profession that plays an important role in the development of artificial intelligence systems. And very soon, maybe even now. Prompts, or commands, are inputs provided by the user to natural language processing models, and these commands enable systems to generate their productions and outputs. Prompt engineers are experts in designing input commands. A good prompt can provide a directive and understandable path to achieve the desired results accurately. In addition, by analyzing the effects of prompts, they can improve the performance of the model and optimize the prompts to achieve better results. Since guiding artificial intelligence with the most efficient commands and achieving efficient results requires the most important skills of the new age, there will be a great need for engineers working in this field.