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 9 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 9 of 19
Grant Writer (Scientific)
Master's in Science or English; Ph.D. advantageous · $72,000
Writes competitive grant proposals for scientific research funding from agencies like NIH, NSF, and private…
Graphics Programmer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Specializes in graphics rendering; optimizes rendering pipelines and implements visual effects.
GRC Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements GRC frameworks, conducts risk assessments, monitors compliance, and reports on the…
Green Building Commissioning Agent
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Verify that building systems including HVAC, lighting, controls, and renewable energy are designed, installed, and…
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Identifies, handles, stores, and disposes of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and…
Head of Product - Autonomous Systems
Master's Degree · $180,000
Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, robotics, or…
Head of Product, Quantum
Master's degree · $190,000
Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for quantum computing solutions. Oversees the entire product lifecycle…
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Bachelor's degree · $109,660
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and…
Health Economist
Ph.D. in Health Economics, Economics, or Epidemiology · $115,000
Evaluates the economic impact of healthcare interventions, conducting cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact…
Health Informatics Specialists
Master's Degree · $140,910
Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of…
Health Physicist
Master's Degree · $110,000
Assess and control radiation hazards to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation.
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst
Master's or Ph.D. in Health Economics, Public Health, or Epidemiology · $105,000
Evaluates the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact of health technologies to inform…
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Market Researcher
Master's in Life Sciences, Public Health, or Marketing Research · $95,000
Conducts specialized market research within healthcare and pharma, studying physician prescribing behavior, patient…
Healthcare Consultant
Master's Degree · $120,000
Advises healthcare organizations on strategy, operations, and technology to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.…
Healthcare IT Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyzes, designs, and implements information technology solutions within healthcare organizations to improve…
Healthcare Tech Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Develops healthcare technology systems; ensures HIPAA compliance and data security.
Heart Failure Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with heart failure through advanced clinical expertise, coordinating…
Hedge Fund Analyst
Bachelor's or MBA in Finance; CFA charter valued; IB/ER experience preferred · $150,000
Conducts investment research and generates trade ideas for hedge fund portfolio managers, performing deep fundamental…
HEOR Analyst
Master's Degree · $100,000 - $130,000
Evaluate the economic, clinical, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions through data analysis, statistical…
High Yield Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Research and evaluate high-risk, high-reward debt instruments issued by lower-credit-rating companies through in-depth…
High-Frequency Trader (HFT)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Physics / Mathematics · $280,000
Executes high-frequency trading strategies using advanced technology and algorithms; manages microsecond-level trading.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Developer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common in CS/Math/Physics) · $300,000
Builds ultra-low-latency trading systems for proprietary trading firms, optimizing every microsecond in network,…
Highest & Best Use Analyst
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Economics; MAI or CRE designation preferred · $92,000
Determines the most profitable and legally permissible use of a property or land parcel through market analysis, zoning…
Historians
Master's Degree · $74,050
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records,…
Histotechnologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue…
Horticulturist
Bachelor's Degree · $61,000
Cultivate and manage plants in various environments, applying scientific principles to optimize growth, health, and…
HR Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Analyzes HR data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve organizational effectiveness.
HR Analytics Manager
Master's Degree · $150,000
Lead the people analytics function to deliver strategic workforce insights that inform talent strategy, organizational…
HR Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $160,000
Apply advanced machine learning and statistical modelling techniques to HR data to develop predictive models, causal…
HRIS Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manage and optimize the human resources information system to ensure data integrity, support HR process automation, and…
HRIS Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Manages and optimizes an organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, system…
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Master's Degree · $117,750
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying…
HVAC Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs, installs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for various structures, ensuring…
Hydrogeologist
Master's degree · $95,000
Hydrogeologists study the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater. They investigate groundwater resources,…
Hydrologists
Master's Degree · $92,060
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form…
I/O Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Apply industrial-organizational psychology principles to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance,…
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Designs and implements identity management, authentication, and authorization systems including SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC,…
Immunologist / Vaccine Researcher
Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or related field · $115,000
Studies immune system mechanisms and develops vaccines and immunotherapies, conducting research from antigen discovery…
Impact Investment Analyst
Master's Degree · $130,000
Analyze investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and social impact sectors for impact…
Implementation Consultant / Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree · $115,000
Leads the technical implementation and onboarding of software products for new customers, managing project timelines,…
Incident Response Analyst / DFIR Specialist
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or Computer Science; GCIH, GCFE, GCFA certifications · $105,000
Responds to cybersecurity incidents, performing digital forensics, malware triage, containment actions, and root cause…
Incident Response Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Lead an organisation's response to cybersecurity incidents, coordinating investigation, containment, eradication, and…
Industrial Decarbonization Engineer
Master's Degree · $130,000
Develop and implement decarbonization strategies for energy-intensive industries including steel, cement, chemicals,…
Industrial Ecologists
Master's Degree · $132,170
Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge…
Industrial Hygienist
Bachelor's Degree · $88,860
Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards by applying scientific, engineering, and medical principles to…
Industrial Symbiosis Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Identify and facilitate industrial symbiosis opportunities where waste outputs from one industrial facility become…
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Master's Degree · $109,840
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.…
Infectious Disease Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $217,284
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents complex infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, often…
Information Governance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements policies and procedures for managing information assets, ensuring compliance with legal,…
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $150,000
Specializes in infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, and other IaC tools.