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 6 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 6 of 19
Digital Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyze data from digital channels to understand user behavior, optimize online campaigns, and enhance digital…
Digital Analytics Manager / Web Analytics Manager
Bachelor's degree (Analytics/Statistics/Marketing; MS valued) · $100,000
Leads digital analytics strategy, managing website/app measurement, attribution modeling, tag management, and…
Digital Forensics Analyst (Media)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Investigate the authenticity and provenance of digital media content to including images, videos, and audio to using…
Digital Forensics Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media…
Digital Pathology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manage and operate digital pathology systems, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible digital pathology data while…
Digital Supply Chain Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Optimizes and manages the flow of goods, information, and finances across the supply chain using digital technologies…
Digital Twin Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,590
Creates virtual replicas of physical systems, objects, or processes for simulation, testing, and optimization.
Director of Clinical Genomics
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $200,000
Directs the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical genomics programs, ensuring high-quality…
Director of People Analytics
Master's Degree · $160,000
Leads the strategic development and implementation of data-driven insights to optimize human resources functions.…
Director of Research
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,000
Leads and oversees research initiatives, sets strategic direction for research projects, manages research teams, and…
Disaster Preparedness Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and plans to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, public health…
Distinguished Engineer / Engineering Fellow
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common) · $350,000
Serves as the highest individual contributor in a software organization, setting technical vision across the company,…
Distributed Energy Resource Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Design, deploy, and optimize distributed energy resource programs including rooftop solar, battery storage, demand…
Distributed Systems Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS common) · $190,000
Designs and builds large-scale distributed systems including consensus protocols, distributed storage, message queues,…
Distribution Network Planner
Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research · $98,000
Designs and optimizes distribution network strategies including facility locations, inventory positioning, and…
Django/React Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $135,000
Builds full-stack applications combining Django backend with React frontend; manages REST APIs and database design.
Doctor / Physician (General Practice)
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) · $225,000
Diagnoses and treats illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients, providing primary care, preventive…
Drone Fleet Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of drone fleets for various purposes, ensuring regulatory…
Drug Discovery Scientist / Hit-to-Lead Chemist
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmacology, or Biochemistry · $120,000
Identifies and optimizes early-stage drug candidates through high-throughput screening, structure-activity relationship…
Drug Information Specialist
Pharm.D. · $78,000
Provides evidence-based drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and internal teams, answering medical…
Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Master's or Pharm.D.; Ph.D. preferred · $98,000
Monitors, evaluates, and reports adverse drug reactions and safety signals throughout a drug's lifecycle, ensuring…
E-commerce Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $160,000
Develops e-commerce platforms; handles payments, inventory, and customer experience.
Ecological Restoration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Plan and implement ecological restoration projects that rehabilitate degraded ecosystems including wetlands, prairies,…
Ecologist / Conservation Biologist
Ph.D. in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or Environmental Science · $68,000
Studies ecosystems, species interactions, and biodiversity to inform conservation strategies, conducting field…
Economic Consultant
Master's degree · $170,000
Analyze economic and statistical data, prepare comprehensive reports, and formulate strategic plans to address complex…
Economists
Master's Degree · $115,440
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and…
Edge Computing Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $160,000
Develops software for edge computing environments including IoT gateways, CDN edge functions, and on-device AI,…
EDI Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,000
Analyzes, designs, and develops specifications for enhancements and extensions with EDI application interfaces and…
EdTech Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Develops educational technology systems; builds learning platforms and tools.
Educational Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced learning solutions and instructional materials.
EHS Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Advise organizations on environmental, health, and safety regulations and best practices.
EHS Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Coordinates and implements environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote…
EHS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Develop and implement environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a…
Electronics Engineer, Except Computer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing and installation of electronic equipment, components, and…
Electronics Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $62,000
Electronics Engineering Technicians assist engineers in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing electronic…
Embedded Systems Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Related Field · $138,000
Develops firmware and embedded software; works with microcontrollers and hardware integration.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Related Field · $155,000
Develops embedded software; works on firmware and low-level system programming.
Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Bachelor's degree (EE/CE/CS) · $140,000
Develops firmware and software for embedded systems including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and…
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition,…
End User Computing (EUC) Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Microsoft/VMware certifications · $88,000
Designs and manages the end user computing environment including desktop virtualization (VDI), application packaging,…
Endpoint Security Engineer (EDR/XDR)
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CrowdStrike/SentinelOne/Microsoft Defender certifications · $108,000
Deploys and manages endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) platforms, configuring detection rules, investigating…
Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Advises clients on energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable practices to optimize resource use…
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Identify, design, and implement energy efficiency improvements in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities…
Energy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Optimizes energy consumption and implements sustainable energy solutions within organizations. Develops and manages…
Energy Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes energy market trends, prices, and regulatory policies to provide insights and recommendations for trading,…
Energy Modeler
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes energy consumption data, develops energy models, and proposes solutions to improve energy efficiency and…
Energy Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $95,000
Research and analyze energy policy issues including electricity market design, utility regulation, renewable portfolio…
Engine Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Develops and optimizes core software systems for game engines, ensuring high performance and stability across various…
Engineering Lab Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Engineering Lab Technicians assist engineers and scientists in research and development, testing, and production…
Engineering Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $195,000
Manages a team of software engineers, overseeing sprint planning, code reviews, career development, and delivery of…