(Seoul) Biomedical Data Scientist ·… at Lunit Oncology · Seoul

"Conquering cancer through AI"

Lunit, a portmanteau of ‘Learning unit,’ is a medical AI software company devoted to providing AI-powered total cancer care. Our AI solutions help discover cancer and predict cancer treatment outcomes, achieving timely and individually-tailored cancer treatment.

🗨️ About the Team

Lunit’s portfolio includes AI algorithms that analyze medical images—such as digital pathology, CT, mammography, and chest X-rays—to support cancer detection and treatment decisions. With 200+ publications and abstracts, 100+ research partnerships with leading institutions, and multiple FDA-cleared AI solutions, Lunit is at the forefront of medical AI.

Lunit is organized into two specialized groups aligned to our mission:

• Cancer Screening Group: Focused on early and accurate cancer detection, primarily through radiology analysis.
• Oncology Group: Focused on understanding cancer biology to optimize treatment planning, currently with an emphasis on digital pathology. As our mission evolves, we will continue expanding data modalities to further enhance cancer care.

🗨️ About the Position

We are seeking a Biomedical Data Scientist to join our Oncology Group. This role focuses on the hands-on analysis of multi-modal biomedical and clinical data to drive the development and validation of AI-powered biomarkers. Working at the intersection of technology and medicine, you will collaborate with clinicians, AI researchers, and engineers to build solutions that improve treatment selection for cancer patients. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects conducted in partnership with leading academic medical centers and global pharmaceutical organizations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in cancer biology, a genuine interest in the application of medical AI, and the analytical problem-solving skills necessary to navigate complex datasets and research challenges.

🚩 Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis to validate AI-derived biomarkers in precision oncology. This involves handling clinical data (e.g. survival analysis) but also paired genomic/medical imaging datasets
• Collaborate with the AI research team to evaluate the clinical performance of our algorithms, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Actively involved in shaping the direction of our AI model improvement projects
• Conducting internal and external collaborative research, publishing results at major conferences (ASCO, ESMO, AACR) and journals.

🎯 Qualifications

• MS or PhD in cancer biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields
• Proficiency in R or Python and experience in biomedical data analysis
• Proven track record of research and publication in oncology or related field
• Able to communicate professionally in English and collaborate closely with international colleagues across different time zones.

🏅 Preferred Experiences

• Main authorships in a medical/clinical journal: ≥1 paper (IF 10+ journal) or ≥2 papers (IF 5+ journal)
• Deep understanding of statistics and clinical data analysis
• Direct experience in AI model development in the medical field

📝How to Apply

• CV (English, free format)
  • Please include a publication list if applicable

🏃‍♀️ Hiring Process

• Document Screening → Competency-based Interview → Competency-based Interview2 → Culture-fit Interview → Onboarding
  • After the document screening, we may proceed with a phone screening if needed.
  • After the final interview, we may proceed with reference checks if needed.

🤝 Work Conditions and Environment

• Work Type: Full-Time(3-month probation)
• Work Location : Lunit HQ (5F, 374, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06241, Republic of Korea)
• Salary: After Negotiation

🎸 ETC

• If you misrepresent your experience or education or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for cancellation of the employment.
• Lunit is committed in providing the preferential processing to those eligible for employment protection (national merits and people with disabilities) relevant to related laws and regulations.
• [Korean Citizens Only] Candidates who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a natural science field relevant to the position are eligible to apply for the Technical Research Personnel. Final approval is subject to review by the Military Manpower Administration.

🌻Benefits & Perks

• The office is at a very convenient location, just a minute away from Gangnam Station Exit 3.
• Meal Allowance is provided (up to 12,000 KRW per meal) when working at the office.
• Latest computer models, such as Macs and 4K monitors are provided and can be renewed every three years.
• Seminar registration fees and book purchases are covered.
• Regular in-house AI and medical seminars are held.
• In-house English lessons (aka Luniversal) is provided for English development.
• Access to high-quality AI learning resources & deep learning DevOps system.
• Up to 1.2 million KRW worth of benefits points can be claimed annually.
• Holiday Allowances are provided in the form of gifts or vouchers for Korean National holidays, Seollal and Chuseok.
• Congratulatory and Condolence allowances, along with paid time off are provided.
• Annual medical checkups and employee accident insurance are provided.