Investigative Careers – 7 Clusters
Cluster 1: Scientific Research & Fundamental Discovery
For those who seek to decode nature, matter, and the universe.
- 1. Astrophysicist
- 2. Neuroscientist
- 3. Quantum Computing Researcher
- 4. Physics Researcher
- 5. Materials Scientist
- 6. Geoscientist
- 7. Marine Chemist
- 8. Meteorologist
- 9. Mathematician / Theoretician
- 10. Space Researcher
1. Astrophysicist
RIASEC: I / R
MBTI:
INFJ, INTP
DISC:C, C/S
Role: Studies celestial phenomena, galaxies, and the physical laws of the universe using physics,
math, and computational models.
Reasoning Skills:
Numerical
Logic
Verbal
Junior College Subjects & Prerequisites:
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
Education Pathways:
Strong Degree Combos:
- Astronomy + Data Science
- Biology + AI or Data Science
Certifications:
- Astrophysics (edX, MIT)
- Python for Space Science
- Satellite & Remote Sensing Courses (ISRO / NASA)
1. Astrophysicist
RIASEC: I / R
MBTI:
INFJ, INTP
DISC:C, C/S
Role: Studies celestial phenomena, galaxies, and the physical laws of the universe using physics,
math, and computational models.
Reasoning Skills:
Numerical
Logic
Verbal
Junior College Subjects & Prerequisites:
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
Education Pathways:
Strong Degree Combos:
- Astronomy + Data Science
- Biology + AI or Data Science
Certifications:
- Astrophysics (edX, MIT)
- Python for Space Science
- Satellite & Remote Sensing Courses (ISRO / NASA)
1. Astrophysicist
RIASEC: I / R
MBTI:
INFJ, INTP
DISC:C, C/S
Role: Studies celestial phenomena, galaxies, and the physical laws of the universe using physics,
math, and computational models.
Reasoning Skills:
Numerical
Logic
Verbal
Junior College Subjects & Prerequisites:
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
Education Pathways:
Strong Degree Combos:
- Astronomy + Data Science
- Biology + AI or Data Science
Certifications:
- Astrophysics (edX, MIT)
- Python for Space Science
- Satellite & Remote Sensing Courses (ISRO / NASA)
1. Astrophysicist
RIASEC: I / R
MBTI:
INFJ, INTP
DISC:C, C/S
Role: Studies celestial phenomena, galaxies, and the physical laws of the universe using physics,
math, and computational models.
Reasoning Skills:
Numerical
Logic
Verbal
Junior College Subjects & Prerequisites:
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
Education Pathways:
Strong Degree Combos:
- Astronomy + Data Science
- Biology + AI or Data Science
Certifications:
- Astrophysics (edX, MIT)
- Python for Space Science
- Satellite & Remote Sensing Courses (ISRO / NASA)
1. Astrophysicist
RIASEC: I / R
MBTI:
INFJ, INTP
DISC:C, C/S
Role: Studies celestial phenomena, galaxies, and the physical laws of the universe using physics,
math, and computational models.
Reasoning Skills:
Numerical
Logic
Verbal
Junior College Subjects & Prerequisites:
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
Education Pathways:
Strong Degree Combos:
- Astronomy + Data Science
- Biology + AI or Data Science
Certifications:
- Astrophysics (edX, MIT)
- Python for Space Science
- Satellite & Remote Sensing Courses (ISRO / NASA)
1. Astrophysicist
RIASEC: I / R
MBTI:
INFJ, INTP
DISC:C, C/S
Role: Studies celestial phenomena, galaxies, and the physical laws of the universe using physics,
math, and computational models.
Reasoning Skills:
Numerical
Logic
Verbal
Junior College Subjects & Prerequisites:
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
- Science (PCM)
- Physics & Math compulsory
Education Pathways:
Strong Degree Combos:
- Astronomy + Data Science
- Biology + AI or Data Science
Certifications:
- Astrophysics (edX, MIT)
- Python for Space Science
- Satellite & Remote Sensing Courses (ISRO / NASA)