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 11 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 11 of 22
Highest & Best Use Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Determines the most profitable and legally permissible use of a property or land parcel through market analysis, zoning…
Historian
Master's Degree · $76,750
Historians comb through archives, manuscripts, and records to build evidence-based arguments about the past. They work…
Histotechnologist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Histotechnologists prepare tissue samples for pathologists to examine and diagnose. Working in clinical labs, they…
Horticulturist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,850
Cultivate and manage plants in various environments, applying scientific principles to optimize growth, health, and…
HR Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Analyzes HR data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve organizational effectiveness.
HR Analytics Manager
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the people analytics function to deliver strategic workforce insights that inform talent strategy, organizational…
HR Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply advanced machine learning and statistical modelling techniques to HR data to develop predictive models, causal…
HRIS Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manage and optimize the human resources information system to ensure data integrity, support HR process automation, and…
HRIS Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Manages and optimizes an organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, system…
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomist
Master's Degree · $102,440
Human factors engineers study how people interact with tools, interfaces, and workspaces, then turn that data into…
Human-AI Interaction Researcher
Master's Degree · $128,390
Studies how people understand, trust and collaborate with AI systems, designing experiments that measure usability,…
HVAC Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs, installs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for various structures, ensuring…
Hydrogeologist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Hydrogeologists study the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater. They investigate groundwater resources,…
Hydrologist
Master's Degree · $96,600
Hydrologists track how water moves through watersheds, aquifers, and river systems for government agencies and…
I/O Psychologist
Master's Degree · $193,950
Apply industrial-organizational psychology principles to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance,…
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Designs and implements identity management, authentication, and authorization systems including SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC,…
Immunologist / Vaccine Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies immune system mechanisms and develops vaccines and immunotherapies, conducting research from antigen discovery…
Impact Investment Analyst
Master's Degree · $102,740
Analyze investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and social impact sectors for impact…
Implementation Consultant / Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Leads the technical implementation and onboarding of software products for new customers, managing project timelines,…
Incident Response Analyst / DFIR Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Responds to cybersecurity incidents, performing digital forensics, malware triage, containment actions, and root cause…
Incident Response Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Lead an organisation's response to cybersecurity incidents, coordinating investigation, containment, eradication, and…
Industrial Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Apply chemical knowledge and laboratory techniques to develop, test, and optimize industrial processes, materials, and…
Industrial Decarbonization Engineer
Master's Degree · $102,440
Develop and implement decarbonization strategies for energy-intensive industries including steel, cement, chemicals,…
Industrial Ecologist
Master's Degree · $82,220
Industrial ecologists track resource inputs, waste outputs, and energy flows through production systems to find where…
Industrial Hygienist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards by applying scientific, engineering, and medical principles to…
Industrial Symbiosis Specialist
Master's Degree · $82,220
Identify and facilitate industrial symbiosis opportunities where waste outputs from one industrial facility become…
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Master's Degree · $193,950
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.…
Infection Control Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Develop and implement strategies to prevent and control infections within healthcare facilities.
Infectious Disease Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents complex infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, often…
Inference Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Optimizes model serving systems for latency, throughput, reliability and hardware utilization, choosing runtimes,…
Inference Optimization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Optimise the speed, cost, and efficiency of deploying large AI models in production. Apply quantisation, pruning,…
Information Governance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Develops and implements policies and procedures for managing information assets, ensuring compliance with legal,…
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, and other IaC tools.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains infrastructure as code templates and modules for automated, repeatable cloud and on-premises…
Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,790
Intelligence analysts study data from law enforcement records, surveillance feeds, and intelligence networks to predict…
Intelligent Tutoring Systems Designer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Design and develop AI-powered adaptive learning systems that personalise educational experiences for individual…
Intensivist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $335,550
Manage life support, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions, and coordinate care with other specialists for…
International Affairs Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes global political, economic, and social developments to advise organizations on international relations and…
Investment Analyst (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes real estate markets, properties, and financial data to support investment decisions, acquisitions, and…
Investment Strategist
Master's Degree · $81,100
Investment strategists analyze financial markets, economic trends, and company performance to develop and recommend…
iOS Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, handling architecture, performance optimization, App Store…
iOS Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform.
IoT Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops Internet of Things applications; connects embedded devices to cloud systems.
IoT Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops Internet of Things systems; builds embedded software and IoT platforms.
IoT Solutions Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Design and implement Internet of Things systems that connect physical devices to digital platforms. Architect sensor…
IP Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advises and counsels clients on various intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and…
IT Automation Engineer / Scripting Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops automation scripts and workflows to streamline IT operations, automating repetitive tasks like user…
IT Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $61,860
Maintains and troubleshoots computer systems and networks, providing technical support to users and ensuring the…
ITS Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,860
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer systems and networks, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
Job Architecture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,210
Design and maintain the organization's job architecture framework including job families, career levels, titles, and…