Careers for Investigative thinkers
Nine hundred and twenty-nine careers that suit Investigative people, the research, analysis, diagnostics and engineering work that suits people who follow questions, hunt for patterns, and prefer to figure things out from first principles. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 12 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 12 of 19
Metallurgist Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Assists metallurgists and materials scientists in testing and analyzing metals, alloys, and other materials. Conducts…
Meteorological Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Collects, records, and transmits meteorological data, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and…
Meteorologist
Bachelor's degree · $99,000
Meteorologists study the Earth's atmosphere and its phenomena, such as weather and climate. They analyze meteorological…
Metrologist (Scientific Measurement)
Bachelor's in Physics, Engineering, or Metrology; Master's preferred · $82,000
Develops and maintains measurement standards and calibration systems, ensuring accuracy and traceability of scientific…
Metrology Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing) or equivalent + certifications · $85,000
Develops and manages precision measurement systems, calibration programs, and dimensional inspection processes to…
Microbiologists
Bachelor's Degree · $87,330
Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria,…
Microservices Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $210,000
Designs and implements microservices architectures; manages service communication and deployment.
Microsystems Engineers
Master's Degree · $117,750
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Military Intelligence Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,454
Military Intelligence Specialists collect, analyze, and interpret classified data and information to provide critical…
Misinformation Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Investigates, identifies, and counters the spread of false or misleading information across various platforms through…
ML Engineer
Master's in Computer Science / Machine Learning / Related Field · $165,000
Develops machine learning models and systems; builds pipelines for model training and deployment.
ML Lead
Master's Degree · $185,000
Lead a team of machine learning engineers and scientists to design, build, and scale production ML systems, setting…
MLOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $121,520
Manages the deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle of machine learning models in production systems.
MLOps Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $175,000
Lead the design and operation of machine learning infrastructure, including model training pipelines, deployment…
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Molecular Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,000
Investigates the intricate molecular mechanisms of life, conducting experiments to understand cellular functions and…
Motion Capture Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games, and animations,…
Movement Disorder Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $422,500
Diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions characterized by abnormal body movements, such as Parkinson's…
MRI Technologist
Associate's degree or certificate in radiologic technology · $80,000
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images of the human body. Prepares patients for…
Mycologist
Ph.D. in Mycology, Microbiology, or Botany · $65,000
Studies fungi including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, researching their biology, ecology, medicinal properties, and…
Nanoscientist / Nanotechnologist
Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry · $100,000
Researches and develops materials and devices at the nanoscale for applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and…
Nanosystems Engineers
Doctoral Degree · $117,750
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,000
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Builds systems that enable computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.
Natural Sciences Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $161,180
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and…
Nature-Based Solutions Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Design and implement nature-based solutions including urban forests, green infrastructure, coastal wetland restoration,…
Naturopathic Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of…
Network Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Manages and maintains an organization's computer networks, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.…
Network Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $135,000
Designs and manages network infrastructure; ensures connectivity, security, and performance.
Network Engineer (LAN/WAN)
Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or Networking; Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications · $95,000
Designs, implements, and maintains enterprise LAN and WAN networks, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls,…
Network Monitoring / Performance Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; CCNA, monitoring tool certifications · $88,000
Implements and manages network monitoring and performance management tools, establishing baselines, configuring alerts,…
Network Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots an organization's computer networks, including hardware and software components,…
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Associate's Degree · $67,260
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or…
Neurologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily…
Neuromarketing Researcher
Master's or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or Cognitive Science · $95,000
Applies neuroscience methods including EEG, eye tracking, facial coding, and biometrics to measure subconscious…
Neuropsychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $64,910
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning,…
Neuroscience Researcher (Pharma)
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, or related field · $118,000
Investigates neurological disease mechanisms and develops CNS therapeutics, working across neuropharmacology,…
Neuroscientist
Doctoral or professional degree · $105,000
Neuroscientists study the nervous system to understand how the brain works, how it develops, and what goes wrong in…
Next.js Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $140,000
Develops full-stack applications using Next.js; handles server-side rendering, API routes, and database integration.
NLP Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Linguistics / Related Field · $175,000
Develops natural language processing systems; builds text analysis and language models.
NOC Analyst
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Monitor the health and performance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and applications, by identifying,…
Nuclear Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $127,520
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems…
NVH Technical Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Analyze, diagnose, and resolve noise, vibration, and harshness issues in products within the automotive or aerospace…
Observability / Monitoring Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Builds and maintains observability infrastructure including distributed tracing, metrics collection, log aggregation,…
Observability Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $168,000
Implements monitoring, logging, and tracing; ensures system visibility and reliability.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women,…
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Oncology Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes, designs, and implements information systems and technology solutions within oncology departments to optimize…
Oncology Research Scientist
Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacology · $120,000
Conducts cancer biology research to identify therapeutic targets and develop novel anti-cancer treatments including…