Careers for people who need to understand the thing first
One thousand and eighty-two 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 10 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 10 of 22
General Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $414,010
Diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses through surgical intervention, managing patient care before, during, and…
Generative AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds and evaluates generative-AI systems for text, code, media or workflow use cases, selecting models and combining…
Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Geneticists run experiments, analyse sequence data, and investigate how genetic information is passed down or altered.…
Geographer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,040
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
GIS specialists play a pivotal role in managing and leveraging GIS resources, collecting, analyzing, and showcasing…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Collects, processes, and analyzes geospatial data to create maps and support various projects. Provides technical…
Geographic Information Systems Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Operates and maintains geographic information systems (GIS) hardware and software, digitizes and converts data, and…
Geologist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Investigate Earth's geological processes, materials, and history to understand planetary evolution and resource…
Geoscientist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Geoscientists study the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes. They analyze geological data, conduct…
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographer
Master's Degree · $101,920
Geoscientists collect rock samples and seismic data in the field, then analyse that data to build subsurface models for…
Geospatial / GIS Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops geospatial applications and mapping solutions using GIS frameworks, spatial databases, and mapping APIs for…
Geospatial AI Analyst
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to geospatial data including satellite imagery, GPS data, and geographic…
Geospatial Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Geospatial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using GIS (Geographic Information Systems)…
Geotechnical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Investigates soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to design foundations, retaining walls, slopes, tunnels, and…
Geothermal Energy Developer
Master's Degree · $101,920
Identify, evaluate, and develop geothermal energy projects from resource exploration through project financing and…
Geriatrician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $244,180
Specialize in the comprehensive medical care of elderly patients, managing complex multi-system conditions,…
GIS Analyst - Environmental
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Apply geographic information systems and spatial analysis to support environmental planning, natural resource…
GIS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Analyzes and interprets geographic data to create maps and spatial databases. Develops and implements GIS solutions for…
GIS Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Collects, organizes, and maintains geographic data, creates maps, and manipulates Geographic Information Systems (GIS)…
Glaciologist / Cryosphere Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,040
Studies glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost, and sea ice to understand climate change impacts, sea level rise, and polar…
Go (Golang) Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops concurrent backend services using Go; builds microservices and cloud-native applications.
Go (Golang) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops backend services, cloud infrastructure tools, and distributed systems using Go, leveraging its concurrency…
Government Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Researches, analyzes, and interprets data to provide insights and recommendations on policy, programs, and operations…
GPU / CUDA Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops GPU-accelerated software using CUDA, OpenCL, or Vulkan Compute for AI training, scientific computing, graphics…
GPU Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $144,570
Designs and operates GPU computing platforms for AI workloads, integrating accelerators, drivers, networking,…
Graduate Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $42,910
Assists faculty or staff with research, teaching, or administrative duties while pursuing a graduate degree.
Graduate Research Assistant (Chemistry)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Graduate Research Assistants in Chemistry conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to scientific publications…
Grant Writer (Scientific)
Master's Degree · $90,390
Writes competitive grant proposals for scientific research funding from agencies like NIH, NSF, and private…
Graphics Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in graphics rendering; optimizes rendering pipelines and implements visual effects.
GRC Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops and implements GRC frameworks, conducts risk assessments, monitors compliance, and reports on the…
Green Building Commissioning Agent
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Verify that building systems including HVAC, lighting, controls, and renewable energy are designed, installed, and…
Green Building Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advise architects, developers, and building owners on sustainable building design, construction, and operations to…
Growth Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build the technical infrastructure that powers user acquisition, activation, retention, and revenue growth. Develop…
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $49,450
Identifies, handles, stores, and disposes of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and…
Head of Product - Autonomous Systems
Master's Degree · $166,790
Leads the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, robotics, or…
Head of Product, Quantum
Master's Degree · $166,790
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 Inspector
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Health and safety engineers identify workplace hazards by walking production floors, reviewing engineering drawings,…
Health Economist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $124,720
Evaluates the economic impact of healthcare interventions, conducting cost-effectiveness analyses, budget impact…
Health Physicist
Master's Degree · $172,250
Assess and control radiation hazards to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation.
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst
Master's Degree · $101,860
Evaluates the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact of health technologies to inform…
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Market Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts specialized market research within healthcare and pharma, studying physician prescribing behavior, patient…
Healthcare Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises healthcare organizations on strategy, operations, and technology to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.…
Healthcare IT Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes, designs, and implements information technology solutions within healthcare organizations to improve…
Healthcare Tech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops healthcare technology systems; ensures HIPAA compliance and data security.
Heart Failure Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $496,010
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with heart failure through advanced clinical expertise, coordinating…
Hedge Fund Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Conducts investment research and generates trade ideas for hedge fund portfolio managers, performing deep fundamental…
HEOR Analyst
Master's Degree · $87,220
Evaluate the economic, clinical, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions through data analysis, statistical…
High Yield Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Research and evaluate high-risk, high-reward debt instruments issued by lower-credit-rating companies through in-depth…
High-Frequency Trader (HFT)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Executes high-frequency trading strategies using advanced technology and algorithms; manages microsecond-level trading.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds ultra-low-latency trading systems for proprietary trading firms, optimizing every microsecond in network,…