Is being a geneticist a good fit for you?
Studies how traits pass from parents to children, from genes up to whole populations.
What the work involves
- Supervises other geneticists, biologists and technicians on genetics research projects.
- Prepares experiment results for science conferences and journals.
- Plans and runs basic research on genes, proteins and how cells work.
- Writes funding applications and papers, or attends events to raise research money.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a geneticist is one of yours.
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