Hi there! Has anyone gone ahead with a job application in a case like this:
The job says it is essential to have a PhD. I don't have my PhD at hand, but I have all the person specifications!

Also, the advert doesn't say who to contact--and the HR person who answered the phone said it was essential to have a PhD.

My other question is--can I rely on what the HR person said? I'm thinking who decides which applicant is shortlisted. Am I making sense?

Can I still apply? Thanks very much
love satchi

Ask the HR person for the contact details of the line manager of the role.

I'm guessing you intend to have your PhD by the time the job starts? In which case yes, I would definitely go ahead and apply!

It may be that a PhD is a university requirement to be appointed on a particular grade. However if you had all the competencies for the job, but no PhD, they may be able to appoint you on a lower grade and then promote you when your PhD is awarded.

Contact the PI directly, explaining how you meet the other requirements, and see whether the above is what's going on here.

Chocockae, Smoobles and HazyJane,
Thanks very much!
love satchi