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 3 of 19 for Investigative careers.
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Business Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes an organization's business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and developing solutions.…
Buy-Side Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $180,000
Conducts equity research for hedge funds, asset managers, or pension funds to support internal portfolio management and…
Caching Specialist
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Specializes in caching strategies; implements Redis, Memcached, and other caching solutions.
CAD Designer
Associate's Degree · $57,960
Create detailed 2D and 3D models and technical drawings using specialized CAD software for complex projects across…
Capacity Planning Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $158,000
Plans infrastructure capacity; forecasts growth and optimizes resource allocation.
Carbon Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Develop, manage, and report organizational greenhouse gas inventories in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate…
Carbon Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes carbon markets, policies, and projects to identify investment opportunities and manage emissions trading…
Carbon Sequestration Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $105,000
Research and quantify the carbon sequestration potential of natural and engineered systems including forests, soils,…
Cardiologists
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $135,000
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in…
Cartographer
Bachelor's Degree · $78,380
Collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic information to design, create, and update maps and related products using…
Cell Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $105,512
Investigates the structure, function, and behavior of cells to understand fundamental life processes and contribute to…
CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Master's degree (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering; PhD common) · $115,000
Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena using computational methods to optimize designs in…
Chaos Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $172,000
Tests system resilience; implements chaos engineering practices and tools.
Chaos Engineer / Resilience Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $160,000
Proactively tests system resilience by injecting controlled failures into production or staging environments,…
Chemical Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $57,790
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of…
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $86,220
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may…
Chemists
Bachelor's Degree · $84,150
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or…
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Master's degree (Data Science/CS/MBA) · $235,000
Leads the organization's data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities, ensuring data quality, compliance, and…
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of clinical information systems to optimize healthcare…
Chief Medical Officer (CMO-Medical)
MD/DO (MBA/MPH common) · $380,000
Serves as the top physician executive in a healthcare organization, overseeing clinical quality, patient safety,…
Chief Pilot
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Oversee all flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient management of flight crew,…
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $280,000
Directs and oversees all scientific research and development activities within an organization. Establishes strategic…
Chief Scientific Officer (Longevity Startup)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Leads scientific research and development efforts in a startup focused on extending human lifespan and healthspan.…
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Startup/Scale-up
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS common) · $280,000
Sets the technical vision and strategy for a technology company, leading engineering teams, making architecture…
Chronobiologist / Circadian Rhythm Researcher
Ph.D. in Chronobiology, Neuroscience, or Molecular Biology · $88,000
Studies biological rhythms and circadian clocks in organisms, investigating how internal timing systems regulate…
CI/CD Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI experience · $115,000
Designs and maintains continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment…
Circular Economy Specialist
Master's Degree · $100,000
Develop and implement circular economy strategies that eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural…
Claims Adjuster
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company's liability and negotiate settlements.…
Climate Adaptation Planner
Master's Degree · $95,000
Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans for municipalities, counties, and regional agencies to reduce…
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Master's Degree · $132,170
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions…
Climate Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $100,000
Research and analyze climate and energy policy issues to inform legislative advocacy, regulatory strategy, and…
Climate Risk Analyst
Master's Degree · $125,000
Assess and quantify physical and transition climate risks for corporations, financial institutions, and asset managers…
Climate Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,000
Analyzes complex environmental data and develops models to understand climate patterns and predict future changes,…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Genomics · $105,000
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Data Scientist / Clinical Programmer (SAS)
Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences · $100,000
Develops and validates SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings,…
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000 - $95,000
Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation…
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Review medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting patient severity of illness and…
Clinical Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $174,000
Diagnoses and manages patients with genetic conditions, providing comprehensive medical care and counseling. Integrates…
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's in Health Informatics, Nursing, or IT; Master's preferred · $95,000
Bridges clinical knowledge and information technology, designing and implementing clinical decision support systems,…
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science · $60,000
Performs complex diagnostic laboratory tests on patient specimens in clinical settings, analyzing blood, tissue, and…
Clinical Mass Spectrometry Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry equipment in a clinical laboratory, while developing, validating,…
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $64,910
Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Ph.D. in Psychology, Health Services Research, or Psychometrics · $95,000
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $135,000
Optimizes medication therapy for patients by collaborating with healthcare teams, reviewing prescriptions, and…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $125,000
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
M.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology; M.D./Ph.D. preferred · $155,000
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure compliance of clinical trials and research studies with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and internal…
Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials, including data collection, patient recruitment, and regulatory…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $82,000
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…