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 4 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 4 of 22
Carbon Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes carbon markets, policies, and projects to identify investment opportunities and manage emissions trading…
Carbon Sequestration Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $82,220
Research and quantify the carbon sequestration potential of natural and engineered systems including forests, soils,…
Cardiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $496,010
Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart, working across clinic visits, hospital rounds, and procedures.…
Cartographer
Bachelor's Degree · $81,390
Collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic information to design, create, and update maps and related products using…
Cell Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Investigates the structure, function, and behavior of cells to understand fundamental life processes and contribute to…
Ceramics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develop and apply ceramic materials for high-temperature, wear-resistant, and electronic applications.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $236,590
Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical, obstetrical, and trauma procedures.
CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Master's Degree · $104,110
Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena using computational methods to optimize designs in…
Chaos Engineer / Resilience Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Tests system resilience; implements chaos engineering practices and tools.
Character Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Design and model characters for video games, animation, and film, focusing on visual appeal, personality, and technical…
Chemical Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $60,390
Chemical technicians prepare samples, calibrate instruments, and record measurements to support chemists and engineers…
Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Chemists spend their days running experiments, analysing samples, and writing reports that translate raw data into…
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $93,250
Postsecondary chemistry teachers instruct college and university students in how substances behave and interact,…
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Master's Degree · $175,140
Leads the organization's data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities, ensuring data quality, compliance, and…
Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $175,140
Leads the strategic planning, development, and implementation of clinical information systems to optimize healthcare…
Chief Medical Officer (CMO-Medical)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $123,860
Serves as the top physician executive in a healthcare organization, overseeing clinical quality, patient safety,…
Chief Pilot
Bachelor's Degree · $123,220
Oversee all flight operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient management of flight crew,…
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs and oversees all scientific research and development activities within an organization. Establishes strategic…
Chief Scientific Officer (Longevity Startup)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Leads scientific research and development efforts in a startup focused on extending human lifespan and healthspan.…
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Startup/Scale-up
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Sets the technical vision and strategy for a technology company, leading engineering teams, making architecture…
Chronobiologist / Circadian Rhythm Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Studies biological rhythms and circadian clocks in organisms, investigating how internal timing systems regulate…
CI/CD Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and maintains continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment…
Circular Economy Specialist
Master's Degree · $83,050
Develop and implement circular economy strategies that eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural…
Claims Adjuster
High School Diploma · $78,000
Investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company's liability and negotiate settlements.…
Climate Adaptation Planner
Master's Degree · $89,320
Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans for municipalities, counties, and regional agencies to reduce…
Climate Change Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $82,220
Climate change policy analysts read draft legislation and emissions data, then write briefs that guide lawmakers and…
Climate ML Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,230
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to climate science problems including climate modelling, extreme weather…
Climate Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Research and analyze climate and energy policy issues to inform legislative advocacy, regulatory strategy, and…
Climate Risk Analyst
Master's Degree · $117,330
Assess and quantify physical and transition climate risks for corporations, financial institutions, and asset managers…
Climate Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,070
Analyzes complex environmental data and develops models to understand climate patterns and predict future changes,…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Data Scientist / Clinical Programmer (SAS)
Bachelor's Degree · $100,390
Develops and validates SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings,…
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $68,020
Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation…
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Associate's Degree · $51,140
Review medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting patient severity of illness and…
Clinical Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Diagnoses and manages patients with genetic conditions, providing comprehensive medical care and counseling. Integrates…
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Bridges clinical knowledge and information technology, designing and implementing clinical decision support systems,…
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Performs complex diagnostic laboratory tests on patient specimens in clinical settings, analyzing blood, tissue, and…
Clinical Mass Spectrometry Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry equipment in a clinical laboratory, while developing, validating,…
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Clinical neuropsychologists test memory, language, and cognition in patients referred by neurologists and…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Optimizes medication therapy for patients by collaborating with healthcare teams, reviewing prescriptions, and…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensure compliance of clinical trials and research studies with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and internal…
Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $61,990
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials, including data collection, patient recruitment, and regulatory…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…
Clinical Research Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $103,410
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…
Clinical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Clinical Researchers design and conduct studies to investigate new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.…