Is Structural Biologist actually your fit?

Three short trait quizzes (~30minutes). Same 6-dimension reading the engine uses for every career, scored against this role's blueprint when you land back here.

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Structural Biologist

Research

Structural biologists determine the three-dimensional atomic architecture of proteins, nucleic acids, and macromolecular complexes using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), X-ray crystallography, and NMR spectroscopy — knowledge that directly explains how enzymes catalyse reactions, how viruses infect cells, and how drug molecules bind their targets. In India, the field is anchored by a handful of elite institutions: IISc's Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU) in Bangalore, NCBS Bangalore, the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) Faridabad, CSIR-CDRI Lucknow, CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad, ICGEB New Delhi, and TIFR Mumbai — all running funded cryo-EM or synchrotron-crystallography programmes. The commercial lane is equally strong: Jubilant Biosys (Noida/Bengaluru) runs one of Asia's largest integrated structural-biology CRO platforms with cryo-EM, SPR, and ITC; Syngene International (Bengaluru) has a dedicated structural biology and biophysics group supporting drug-discovery contracts; and global CROs (WuXi AppTec India, Charles River India) are building local capacity. Entry is via MSc/BS-MS in biochemistry, molecular biology, or physics followed by a PhD with experimental structural-biology training; CSIR-UGC NET or DBT-JRF qualifications are mandatory for all funded Indian PhD positions.

What you'll do

1
Personality
10 min
Maps you on conscientiousness + openness — two of the six dimensions the engine uses to score Structural Biologist against you.
2
Work mode
10 min
Maps you on structure preference + risk tolerance — covers whether this role's pace + ambiguity suits how you work.
3
Aptitude
10 min
Maps you on analytical + verbal reasoning — closes the 6-dim reading so the verdict reflects all of who you are.

What you'll get — free

A clear trait-fit verdict for Structural Biologist — strong, good, worth exploring, or stretch.
The dimensions that line up with this role (and the 1-2 that don't).
A full 6-trait profile you can use across every other career on ClarUP — not just this one.

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Same 3 quizzes as the full DNA test — finishing here lands you back on this career with a verdict. Start whenever you're ready.

Is Structural Biologist actually your fit?

Structural Biologist

Personality

Work mode

Aptitude