I had a phone call with the advisor. He was not very much interested in what I had to say, mostly he wanted to bloviate about his science, and not so much what I had accomplished. He did want me to have a pHD and some knowledge of chemistry, but at the end of the day, as long as I would work, he likely didn't care.

Sent in application letter and curriculum vitae Twice interview with professor Option to talk to people in the lab (everything was remote, applying from another country) I have to add additional words, but the above words describe the full process.