PhD Position in CVD Diamond Growth

Location

• The first two years will be spent in Freiburg Germany after which the location of work will change to Munich Germany for the remainder of the PhD
• The title will be from the Technical University of Munich

• A machine that catches what others miss in milliseconds.
• Physics data and engineering are working hand in hand to build tools that matter.
• An international team who loves solving hard problems and where knowledge flows fast.

• Youll get to build a company together with a brilliant and welcoming team on a product that has never been done before.
• Our technology is the cutting edge of tomorrow starting today and not in 10 years.
• You will work directly with major semiconductor companies from Day 1.
• Youll get virtual shares and act on behalf of the entire company beyond just your own team.
• Youll be part of a high-growth company backed by top-tier investors.

• Operating a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth chamber for the growth of synthetic diamond for quantum sensing applications
• Assist in the optimization and assembly of a CVD growth chamber in collaboration with experts from the Fraunhofer InstituteinFreiburg
• Develop and refine growth parameters to improve the performance of the NV-doped diamond material
• Characterize diamond properties using spectroscopic optical and magnetic measurement techniques
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to transfer research outcomes into scalable production processes
• Document processes analyze experimental results and present findings to internal stakeholders and scientific partners
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications patents and technical reports

• Masters degree in Physics Physical Chemistry Materials Science or related field
• Strong background in experimental research preferably in thin-film deposition plasma physics or crystal growth
• Interest or experience in CVD processes vacuum systems or quantum materials
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment with a hands-on problem-solving mindset
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data evaluation and experimental design
• Motivation to contribute to high-impact semiconductor and quantum technology development
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)

• Mission: At QD were driven by more than just building great products - we aim to make a lasting difference. Joining us means contributing to meaningful work that goes beyond business as usual.
• Impact & growth: This is an exciting stage of our journey and your voice matters. Youll have the chance to shape our culture influence key decisions and grow alongside a company thats scaling fast.
• Well-being & balance: We value rest and recovery. Thats why youll enjoy 30 vacation days plus public holidays to recharge and return inspired.
• Health & fitness: With a company-sponsored Wellpass membership youll have access to countless gyms classes and wellness offers across Germany to stay healthy and active.
• Team & culture: We believe the best ideas come when we connect outside the office. From regular off-sites to team events youll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment
• Learning & development:Your growth is our priority. We provide an annual budget dedicated to courses conferences or any resources that help you expand your skills.
• Ownership & participation: As part of our equity program youll directly share in our success and the value we create together.

QuantumDiamonds develops and deploys world-leading quantum sensing technologies and tools for the failure analysis and metrology of a new generation of semiconductor chips enabling innovation within the heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging close collaboration with leading customers across the globe our expert teams of quantum physicists engineers and data scientists design metrology tools that move the industry forward.