About us
We are a team of world leading quantum engineers ready to bring diamond quantum technology from labs to applications.
Diatope GmbH was founded in late 2021 as a spin-off from the Institute for Quantum Optics at Ulm University. We have positioned our startup as a key enabler helping our customers with reliable supply of tailored NV diamond. Our team combines scientific excellence in quantum sensing and quantum computing with unique CVD diamond and color center fabrication technology.
Diatope GmbH
DLR Building 3
Wilhelm-Runge-Straße 10
89081 Ulm
Dr. Johannes Lang, CEO
Team Members
Christoph Findler
Christoph holds a MSc (ETH) degree in materials science from Zürich and is an experienced quantum engineer with deep knowledge in nanoscale quantum charactierzation, engineering and surface science.
Dr. Johannes Lang
Johannes is a technology enthusiast and expert in ion implantation and high temperature treatment of diamond. He is driven by bringing diamond based quantum technology to markets.
Dr. Christian Osterkamp
Christian holds a PhD in physics and is a renowned expert in CVD diamond growth, color center creation and their characterization via state-of-the-art quantum control techniques.
Yarden Hagian
Yarden holds two Bachelor degrees in chemistry and materials science and engineering from the Tel Aviv University in Israel. She is an expert in semiconductor processing and characterization with a proven track record in high-tech industry.
Allegra de Gleria Clark
Allegra completed her Materials Engineering studies at Monash University in Australia and is an expert in NV-diamond characterization and systems engineering. She is passionate about bridging the gap between research and industrial-scale fabrication.
Simon Schmitt
Simon did his doctorate on quantum sensing with color centers where, among other things, he was part of the Qudi software team at the University of Ulm. Beyond that he has almost four years of professional experience in software development.
Eva Raffalt
Eva studied materials science and nanotechnology at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and Leibniz Universität Hannover. She is an expert in the fabrication and characterisation of angle-etched diamond waveguides and is passionate about the further industrial research of diamond in the field of quantum optics.
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More InformationSpecialist in Confocal Microscopy and Quantum Control
Director of Qubit Control and Coherent Spin Products
Diatope Laboratories, Ulm, Science Park
About us
Diatope is the world leader in isotopically-purified diamond for quantum applications. Our vision is to make high performance color centers in quantum diamond available to the quantum technology sector world-wide.
Founded in 2021 by leaders in diamond quantum science from the University of Ulm, we are a quantum technology company tailoring and functionalizing synthetic diamond. In our laboratories in southern Germany, close to the alps, we have gathered and combined all essential processing steps to manipulate and produce diamond spin architectures on the sub-nanoscale.
We are teaming up with global technology leaders to shape the ecosystem bringing quantum application into daily life speeding up medical diagnostics, information processing and data security. Being a profitable quantum company with sales in the whole world and with our diverse team of young researchers and engineers we have envisioned a future where diamond based quantum technology products are powered by NV diamonds made by Diatope.
Your role in our company
The Director of Qubit control and Coherent Spin Products plays a central role in leading the design, production, and testing of hardware modules equipped with our flagship diamond chips. The design of the instrumentation for qubit control in modular portable devices as well as assessing new use cases in quantum computing and data security solutions are the main responsibilities.
The role as a Director comes with the opportunity to build and lead a highly skilled team for the development of integrated diamond quantum devices with widely adopted optical and electronic interfaces for easy system integration.
To commercialize customer-oriented qubit products we are seeking a skilled and experienced quantum engineer to join our dynamic team and drive the advancement of our innovations around scalable diamond-based integrated quantum technologies.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of quantum confocal microscopes for diamond-based quantum chips, as well as hardware electronics for control systems and microwave addressing of spins.
Perform schematic design, simulation, layout, and verification of integrated optical solution for addressing spins in diamond
Be in charge of research and development projects to boost the performance of diamond based quantum processor architectures including NV-13C as well as NV-NV qubit register schemes.
Develop antenna designs for various electromagnetic signals (DC, RF/HF, magnetic fields).
Develop and optimize equipment for generating pulse sequences and signal processing, control logic, and instrumentation interfaces.
Mentor and guide junior engineers in design techniques, best practices, and project execution for the diamond modules equipped with our latest spin architectures
Stay informed on the latest trends in semiconductor technologies and control systems, contributing to the company’s innovation efforts through patents and publications.
Qualifications
- Academic Background: PhD in Natural Sciences (Physics or related fields), Quantum Technology or Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in the quantum computing or semiconductor industry.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of laser sources/optics, microwave pulse generation and handling of Arbitrary Waveform Generators. Hands-on experience with optical alignment and calibration techniques. Familiarity with laser confocal microscopy techniques.
- Software Skills: Experience with the software suite “Qudi” and solid programming skills in Python.
- Project Management: Proven project management skills and ideally leadership experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment in a diverse multinational young team of professionals.
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Be a key driver for innovation in quantum technology
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a short cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for applying to Christoph.
Christoph Findler
Isotopically Engineered Diamond christoph.findler@diatope.com
Our Partners
DIAQUAM
In the BMBF-funded DIAQUAM project, we are developing functionalized diamond membranes ‘Made-in-Germany’ for quantum technologies with the aim of researching scalable methods for the production of quantum components and making them available to industry.
Quantum Flagship
The Quantum Flagship is a large-scale initiative funded at the 1b € level on a 10-year timescale. It consists in a coherent set of research and innovation projects selected through a thorough peer-review process. The goal is to consolidate and expand European scientific leadership and excellence in this research area and to kick-start a competitive European industry in Quantum Technologies.
DLR Quantencomputing-Initiative
The DLR Quantum Computing Initiative will build prototype quantum computers of different architectures within the next four years. In addition, the associated technologies and applications will be developed. Diatope will deliver quantum computing diamonds by controlling the isotopic configurataion of the diamond matrix around the NV centers on the nanoscale.
Amadeus
This industry-oriented consortium involves large companies, RTOs, SME’s and academic partners. The project targets the market uptake of quantum sensors exploiting NV centers in ultrapure diamond crystals, one of the most promising and market-ready technology of quantum sensing. Within the AMADEUS project Diatope will deliver isotopically purified diamond films with highly sensitive, shallow NV centers as well as thicker, nitrogen doped, NV rich layers. The development of unique manufacturing processes is driven by the goal of establishing a stable supply of tailored diamond material.
QU-Pilot
This Eu funded research project consists of 21 partners from 9 different countries aiming to develop and provide access to the first, federated European fabrication (production) capabilities for quantum technologies, building on and linking together existing infrastructures in Europe.
European Commission
The European Commission is supporting reserach, development and innovation by providing funding to organizations and consortia conducting research projects driving societal, scientific and technological advancements.
Ulm University
The University of Ulm is a public university located in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was founded in 1967 and focuses on natural sciences, medicine, engineering sciences, mathematics, economics, and computer science. With 9,891 students (as of summer semester 2018), it is one of the youngest public universities in Germany1. The campus is located north of the city on a hill called Oberer Eselsberg. The university is known for its research and offers a variety of programs.
Quantum Business Network
Quantum Business Network (QBN) is a leading global network that fosters collaboration and growth in the field of quantum technologies.
Quantum BW
Quantum BW is an innovation initiative that brings together scientific and economic expertise in Baden-Württemberg to shape the quantum revolution. It promotes the transfer of quantum technology research into practical applications.
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FAQs
How can isotopically enriched diamond be produced?
Isotope-enriched diamond is produced using artificial diamond production processes. Typically, these are the high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) process and the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. The isotope ratio is determined during diamond production and cannot be changed afterwards.
Why do we need isotope-enriched diamonds?
The isotope 13C has a nuclear spin of I=1. In the case of a quantum sensor, this nuclear spin in the diamond leads to interference during the measurement. The absence of this source of interference therefore leads to improved sensitivity. On the other hand, quantum computing relies precisely on these nuclear spins naturally present in the diamond, as they are naturally well shielded against influences from the environment and can therefore be used very well as qubits in quantum computers.
What is isotope-enriched diamond?
The natural occurrence of the carbon isotope is mainly composed of the two classes 12C (98.9%) and 13C (1.1%). This is also found in natural diamonds. In artificially produced (synthetic) diamonds, this ratio can be manipulated to achieve the desired properties for quantum sensor technology (less 13C) or quantum computing (more 13C).
