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 16 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 16 of 22
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacokineticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Analyzes the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs to optimize dosing strategies and improve…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $123,860
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
PHP / Laravel Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops web applications using PHP and Laravel framework, handling backend logic, API development, and enterprise…
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician diagnoses conditions that limit movement or daily function,…
Physical Security Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Protects an organization's tangible assets, personnel, and facilities by implementing and managing comprehensive…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in orthopedics work alongside orthopedic surgeons, providing diagnostic, therapeutic,…
Physician, Pathologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $312,400
A pathologist examines tissue samples and lab results to diagnose disease for surgeons and oncologists who depend on…
Physicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Physicists design experiments and build models to test how the universe behaves, working in universities, government…
Physics Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy. They conduct research to develop theories and…
Pipeline Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains tools and workflows for film, animation, and game production, bridging the gap between…
Pitchbook / Financial Modeling Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Creates high-quality pitchbook presentations and complex financial models for investment banking teams, specializing in…
Platform Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds internal developer platforms; creates tools and infrastructure to improve developer productivity.
Podiatrist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $160,300
Podiatrists assess and treat foot, ankle, and lower leg problems, performing minor surgery, prescribing orthotics, and…
Policy Analyst (Criminal Justice)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes criminal justice policies, programs, and legislation to provide recommendations for improvement. Conducts…
Policy Analyst (Energy)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes energy policies, regulations, and market trends to advise organizations on strategic decisions, regulatory…
Policy Analyst (Transportation Electrification)
Master's Degree · $101,110
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and regulations to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and related…
Policy Analyst (Water)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates water management, conservation, quality, and allocation policies to develop…
Political / Public Opinion Pollster
Master's Degree · $69,460
Designs and conducts public opinion polls and political surveys, analyzing voter attitudes, issue positions, and…
Political Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $142,080
Political scientists analyze how governments, institutions, and public opinion shape political outcomes, drawing on…
Polysomnographic Technologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,290
Conduct sleep studies to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, monitoring brain waves, oxygen levels, and heart rate.
Portfolio Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes financial markets, evaluates investment opportunities, and constructs diversified portfolios to meet client…
Portfolio Management Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyze financial markets, evaluate investment opportunities, and construct diversified portfolios to meet client…
Portfolio Manager (Quant)
Master's Degree · $166,570
Develop, implement, and manage quantitative investment strategies using advanced mathematical models, statistical…
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $93,750
Conducts advanced research under the mentorship of a principal investigator, developing independent research skills,…
Postdoctoral Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $93,750
Conducts advanced scientific research, analyzes data, and publishes findings to contribute to academic and scientific…
Power Grid Modernization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design and implement advanced grid modernization solutions including smart grid technologies, advanced metering…
Power Purchase Agreement Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyze, structure, and negotiate power purchase agreements and renewable energy offtake contracts for utilities,…
Power Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Designs, develops, and maintains electrical power systems, ensuring their efficiency, reliability, and safety. This…
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $49,630
Apply data analytics, GPS technology, and remote sensing to optimise crop production and resource use. Analyse soil…
Pressure Vessel Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and analyzes pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and boilers for process industries, ensuring…
Preventive Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Preventive medicine physicians track disease patterns across populations and design interventions to stop illness…
Pricing Research Analyst / Pricing Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts pricing research using Van Westendorp, Gabor-Granger, conjoint, and elasticity modeling to optimize pricing…
Principal Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Highest technical authority; shapes technical direction and drives innovation across organization.
Principal Investigator (Academic)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Leads independent research programs at universities or research institutes, securing grants, mentoring trainees,…
Principal Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads the strategy, roadmap, and execution for complex product areas, often across multiple product lines.
Principal Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Top-tier individual contributor who sets technical strategy at the organizational level, solves the hardest engineering…
Principal SRE
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure and systems.
Privacy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensure organizational compliance with data privacy laws by developing and implementing privacy policies, conducting…
Private Credit / Direct Lending Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Underwrites and monitors private credit investments including direct loans, mezzanine debt, and unitranche facilities…
Private Investigator Solo Practice
High School Diploma · $51,220
Conducts independent investigations for clients, gathering evidence for legal, personal, or business matters.
Process Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Optimize and troubleshoot chemical processes in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality…
Process Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs, develops, optimizes, and scales manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance product…
Process Engineer (Semiconductor)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for semiconductor devices. This includes designing, testing, and…
Process Improvement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyzes and improves organizational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Identifies…
Product Analyst (Junior)
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Analyzes product usage, funnels and experiments to explain user behavior, answer PM questions and build reliable…
Product Analytics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Manages product analytics initiatives and data infrastructure. Develops analytics strategies, manages data pipelines,…