Essential criteria phd "or equivalent"

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Hello, I would appreciate any help or advice on this topic..

My current contract ends soon, and I am looking for a new job. Several jobs I have come across (in research) have "phd or equivalent" or "phd or equivalent experience" in essential criteria.

I don't have a phd, but do have a masters degree and journal publications for which I am first named author. My question is, does this count as equivanet experience in a job application?

Thank you in advance for any replies!

Having initiative. So taking the research to another level or area which you find interesting. Not waiting for your supervisor to initiate things/conferences/projects etc. Being helpful (ie willing to assist where matters). Being keen.

Hmm ok all good..

I maybe need to work on common sense

Thank you!