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 5 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 5 of 19
CRISPR / Genome Editing Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Bioengineering · $120,000
Develops and applies CRISPR-Cas and other genome editing technologies for gene therapy, functional genomics,…
Critical Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Manage complex medical cases,…
CRO Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Optimize website and digital asset performance by analyzing user behavior, conducting A/B tests, and implementing…
Cryptocurrency / DeFi Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $124,910
Evaluates decentralized finance protocols, crypto assets, and blockchain investment opportunities.
Cryptography Engineer
Master's degree (PhD common) · $185,000
Designs and implements cryptographic protocols, encryption systems, and security primitives for applications ranging…
Cultural Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes and develops policies related to arts, culture, and heritage, advising governments and organizations on…
Cultural Resource Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $72,000
Manages and preserves cultural heritage sites and resources by identifying, evaluating, and documenting valuable…
Customer Experience (CX) Researcher
Bachelor's in Marketing, Psychology, or Business; Master's preferred · $88,000
Maps and measures customer journeys across touchpoints, using Voice of Customer programs, NPS, CSAT, and journey…
Customer Experience Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes customer feedback, behavioral data, and experience metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for…
Customer Support Engineer (Tech)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience · $85,000
Provides advanced technical support for software products, troubleshooting complex issues, writing knowledge base…
Cytogenetic Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid…
Cytotechnologist
Bachelor's in Cytotechnology or Medical Laboratory Science · $62,000
Examines cellular specimens under microscopy to detect abnormalities, pre-cancerous changes, and infectious agents,…
Cytotechnologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions…
Dam / Levee Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) · $108,000
Designs, analyzes, and inspects dams, levees, and embankment structures for water storage, flood control, and…
Data Analyst
Bachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or related field · $72,000
Collects, cleans, and analyzes data to identify trends, generate insights, and create reports and visualizations that…
Data Curator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Organize, maintain, and validate data to ensure its quality, accessibility, and usability for analysis and research.
Data Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,310
Designs, builds, and maintains the data infrastructure and pipelines that enable data analysis and machine learning.
Data Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Data journalists combine journalistic skills with data analysis to uncover stories, visualize information, and present…
Data Journalist / Computational Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism + Data Science/Statistics; or Master's in Data Journalism · $72,000
Combines journalism with data analysis and visualization to uncover stories hidden in datasets, using programming,…
Data Migration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Plan, execute, and validate the transfer of data between systems, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Data Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs data pipelines; builds ETL systems and data workflows.
Data Platform Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $170,000
Architects and builds enterprise data platforms including data lakes, lakehouses, streaming pipelines, and data mesh…
Data Quality Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of organizational data by identifying inconsistencies, developing…
Data Reliability Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Ensures the reliability, quality, and freshness of data pipelines and data products, applying SRE principles to data…
Data Scientist (Environmental)
Master's Degree · $105,000
Apply machine learning and statistical modelling to environmental datasets to including climate, biodiversity, and…
Data Scientist (Finance)
Master's Degree · $155,000
Build and deploy quantitative models and machine learning solutions for financial applications including credit risk,…
Data Scientist (Healthcare)
Master's Degree · $130,000
Analyzes complex healthcare data to identify trends, develop predictive models, and inform strategic decisions for…
Data Scientists
Bachelor's Degree · $112,590
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information…
Data-Driven Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field · $155,000
Leverages advanced analytics, machine learning, and experimentation to drive product decisions. Focuses on metrics, A/B…
Database Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Designs database schemas and systems; optimizes for performance and scalability.
Database Internals Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common) · $200,000
Develops core database engine components including query optimizers, storage engines, transaction managers, and…
Decentralized Application (DApp) Developer
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Develops, designs, and implements decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts on blockchain platforms. This…
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Contributor
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Participates in the governance, development, and operation of decentralized autonomous organizations, contributing to…
DeFi Protocol Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Designs, develops, and maintains decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and smart contracts on blockchain platforms.…
Demand Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,940
Conducts research and analysis to forecast consumer demand, develop forecast models, and collaborate with…
Demand Forecasting Analyst
Bachelor's in Statistics, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or Data Science · $82,000
Develops and maintains statistical demand forecasting models using historical data, market trends, and machine learning…
Demand Planning Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, or Industrial Engineering · $105,000
Leads demand forecasting and planning processes using statistical models and market intelligence to align inventory…
Dentists, General
Doctoral Degree · $172,790
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve,…
DER Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyze, optimize, and integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, battery storage, and electric…
Derivatives Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Mathematics / Physics · $220,000
Trades options, futures, swaps, and other derivative instruments; manages complex risk exposures.
Derivatives Trader (Options / Swaps)
Bachelor's or Master's in Math, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Quantitative Finance; FRM valued · $155,000
Prices and trades derivative instruments including equity options, interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, and…
Dermatologists
Doctoral Degree · $132,170
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery…
Design Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Research or related field · $115,000
Conducts in-depth design research to inform product strategy and design decisions. Uses qualitative and quantitative…
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
High School Diploma · $93,580
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Developer Advocate / Developer Relations Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $145,000
Bridges the gap between a technology company and its developer community, creating technical content, speaking at…
Developer Experience (DevEx) Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Improves the internal developer experience by building developer tools, CLI frameworks, SDKs, documentation systems,…
DevOps Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $145,000
Manages infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation; ensures system reliability and performance.
DevOps Specialist
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Manages deployment and infrastructure; automates CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
DevSecOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,000
Integrates security practices into the DevOps pipeline, automating security controls and ensuring compliance throughout…
Digital Accessibility Specialist
Bachelor's degree (CS/UX/Disability Studies) · $85,000
Ensures digital products (websites, apps, content) are accessible to people with disabilities, conducting audits,…