I am in the same boat..I have my BSc in Biochemistry and MSc in Biomedical technology and submitted my PhD thesis from Australian university. I had got the negative skill assessment through VETASSESS as I do not have any work experience and they did not count PhD as my work experience. Is there any way I can still apply for the skill assessment and then for PR? I am bit worried about getting the work sponsorship too. Your advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks.