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 13 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 13 of 19
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence from publicly available sources to support national security, law…
Operational Risk Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Business, or Risk Management; FRM or CRISC valued · $95,000
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational risks across the bank including process failures, system outages,…
Operations Research Analysts
Master's Degree · $91,290
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that…
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision…
Options Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Mathematics / Physics · $230,000
Specializes in trading options; manages volatility, Greeks, and complex option strategies.
Optometrists
Doctoral Degree · $134,830
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system,…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Post-Doctoral Training · $232,870
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat…
Organic Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $105,000
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $140,000
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Orthodontists
Post-Doctoral Training · $228,780
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign…
Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Assists orthopedic surgeons in surgical procedures, patient care, and clinical duties, often functioning as a Physician…
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $135,000
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Orthoptists
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate · $78,140
Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or Outcomes Research · $110,000
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Palaeontologist / Palaeobiologist
Ph.D. in Palaeontology, Geology, or Evolutionary Biology · $68,000
Studies fossilized organisms and ancient ecosystems to understand evolutionary history, extinction events, and…
Parasitologist
Ph.D. in Parasitology, Tropical Medicine, or Microbiology · $78,000
Studies parasitic organisms and their host interactions, researching tropical diseases, developing antiparasitic drugs,…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Patent Agent / Patent Scientist
Ph.D. in Science or Engineering + USPTO Registration · $105,000
Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for scientific inventions, conducting prior art searches and working with…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $96,314
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $87,571
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Pediatric Surgeons
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses,…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $160,000
Tests security systems; identifies vulnerabilities through authorized penetration testing.
Penetration Testers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and…
People Analytics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Apply data science and statistical analysis to HR data to generate insights that inform talent strategy, workforce…
Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of business operations, marketing campaigns, or product performance,…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $155,000
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,000
Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems that align individual and team goals with…
Performance Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Develops and executes digital marketing campaigns across various channels to drive customer acquisition and engagement,…
Performance Testing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $135,000
Specializes in performance and load testing; identifies bottlenecks and optimizes system performance.
Periodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Performs surgical…
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry · $105,000
Develops drug delivery systems and dosage forms (tablets, injectables, topicals) by optimizing formulations for…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences · $110,000
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Writer / Medical Writer
Ph.D. or Master's in Life Sciences · $95,000
Prepares regulatory submission documents, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and scientific publications…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmacists
Doctoral Degree · $137,480
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about…
Pharmacoeconomist
Ph.D. in Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, or Epidemiology · $120,000
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Pharm.D. or Ph.D. in Pharmacogenomics, Genetics, or Pharmacology · $110,000
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacokineticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $155,000
Analyzes the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs to optimize dosing strategies and improve…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Ph.D. in Pharmacometrics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Applied Mathematics · $135,000
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $128,000
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
PHP / Laravel Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (bootcamp accepted) · $115,000
Develops web applications using PHP and Laravel framework, handling backend logic, API development, and enterprise…
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Physical Security Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Protects an organization's tangible assets, personnel, and facilities by implementing and managing comprehensive…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $120,000
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Master's Degree · $120,000
Physician Assistants specializing in orthopedics work alongside orthopedic surgeons, providing diagnostic, therapeutic,…
Physicians, Pathologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $97,272
Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.
Physicists
Doctoral Degree · $166,290
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise…
Physics Researcher
Doctoral or professional degree · $166,290 per year
Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy. They conduct research to develop theories and…
Pipeline Technical Director
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred. · $125,000
Designs, develops, and maintains tools and workflows for film, animation, and game production, bridging the gap between…