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How to look for an open PhD position with a specific idea in mind?

Hi!

I'm looking for an open PhD position connected to the labour market innovation. I would like to work on how to remodel the whole employment system. 

I have been browsing websites for open positions. Most of the time they are pretty vague and it takes a lot of time to check everything. Not to mention, I find it quite confusing that sometimes I find relatable topics in different fields, such as economics, business and management, politics and social sciences departments. 

Should I contact professors directly for some recommendations? 

The university I graduated is not that helpful about it as they don't have anything similar.

Any recommendation or tip is welcomed. Thank you!
gpt
Hunt around in journals and academic books, and make a list of people whose work is, or is close to, what you want to do. Find their *current* home institution and see if it has a PhD program. If so, email them introducing yourself, and explain your interest. Ask them if you can do that work in their program, and if not, if they would recommend a program that *would* support the work you want to do.

Good luck!