Introvert Intuitive Thinker Perceptive [from www.typefocus.com]

General Description:
INTPs love to solve problems and the bigger and more theoretical the problems, the more they enjoy it. INTPs want to understand their world in an honest way, so they challenge existing expert opinion until they have satisfied themselves that it is true. Some occasionally mistake this intellectual honesty for rebellion because INTPs are not shy about challenging some of society's accepted rules. INTPs hold intelligence in high esteem and will usually do well in school. INTPs make quiet friends who value their independence.

Career Insights:
INTPs are good at complex analysis where creative solutions are needed. Complex analyses can be found in either pure science or in applied science. In practical applications, they concentrate on the problem and use their analytical skills until they've solved the problem. Problems for the INTP, especially those having a theoretical basis such as cancer research, are seen as puzzles waiting to be solved. Pure science attracts the INTP because they enjoy the pleasure of working on the concepts without the distraction of a practical application. INTPs do their best work when they have the freedom to independently follow their hunches; they are frustrated by a lot of rules and regulations. Careers which have appealed to INTPs include all branches of pure science (physical, life, social), engineering, medicine, computer systems and law.

conclusion: i'm meant to be a science geek! a skeptical, rebellious geek. hoorah!