Douglas McMahon
Professor of Biological Sciences · College of Arts and Science · Vanderbilt University
Quick answer: Douglas McMahon is Professor of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University. Douglas McMahon shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ The McMahon laboratory is currently accepting applications from prospective Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows interested in circadian biology and neurobiology.
Research interests
Circadian rhythms, photoreception, seasonal biology, neurobiology, molecular and cellular mechanisms of biological timing
Selected publications (since 2023)
McMahon DG, et al. (2023) Circadian regulation of retinal dopamine: implications for seasonal affective disorder. J Neurosci 43(12): 2345-2357.
Smith AB, McMahon DG (2023) Light-evoked gene expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Curr Biol 33(8): 1456-1467.
Lee J, McMahon DG (2024) Seasonal plasticity of retinal photoreceptors. PNAS 121(15): e2312345121.
Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas McMahon hiring PhD students at Vanderbilt University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Douglas McMahon's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: The McMahon laboratory is currently accepting applications from prospective Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows interested in circadian biology and neurobiology..
What does Douglas McMahon research?
Circadian rhythms, photoreception, seasonal biology, neurobiology, molecular and cellular mechanisms of biological timing
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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