BioScience Research Innovator (KTP Associate, Butternut Box)

Help put the food back into dog food!

The University of Surrey, in collaboration with Butternut Box, seeks a  technically brilliant Animal/Biological Science researcher, to champion a groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project.

A bit about Butternut Box  

At Butternut, we put the food back into dog food. We believe dogs deserve to eat the healthiest, most natural and tastiest food with none of the nasties. That’s why we make freshly prepared dog food. Cooked like you would at home. Delivered in perfect portions. 

As a B-Corp certified company; you can be sure you are contributing to building a sustainable business that cares about people, product and impact on the environment.

Our goal is to help dogs live healthier, happier and longer lives whilst leaving humans smiling after every interaction. We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave) hand-delivered the first Butternut Box, we now feed a lot of dogs across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Poland - but we want to feed dogs everywhere. And to do this, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work with us.

A bit about the role

This KTP focuses embedding advanced methodologies that incorporate a range of multi-omic biomarkers and health and well-being measures to demonstrate the nutritional benefits for Fresh dog food. This research will drive category growth and solidify Butternut Box’s market leadership.

This unique role is based at the headquarters of Butternut Box in White City, London, and will involve working side by side with a passionate team from Butternut Box and a team of experts from the University of Surrey; Dr Susan Armstrong, and Dr Teresa Hollands from the School of Veterinary Medicine. Combining academic challenges and emerging industry interests, this is an exceptionally exciting time to join a rapidly internationalising, high-growth company.

A bit about you

• Postgraduate qualification (preferably MSc or PhD) in biological sciences, healthcare economics, or related field with a strong research focus. 
• Skilled with R (bioinformatics), advanced Excel, data visualisation, and evidence-based research.
• Demonstrable experience managing a project end-to-end, including balancing technical and strategic aspects, presenting insights via clear reports to stakeholders and translating complex biological concepts for non-technical audiences. 
• A collaborative and enthusiastic learner, energised by learning new methodologies.
• You love dogs, naturally.

More Details
 We’re offering a 33-month fixed-term contract with exceptional benefits including.

• Exposure to a wide variety of disciplines with a cross functional business and a chance to receive mentorship from Butternut’s wider team & University of Surrey’s Academics. 
• A generous dedicated training budget for continuous learning and professional growth, with time specifically allocated for further development.
• The Potential for a permanent position at Butternut Box, for the right candidate, upon successful completion of the KTP project.

Please apply online on the University website. Informal enquiries can be made to Dan Bance, email: ilovektp@surrey.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted.

We encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of qualified candidates. 

This project is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) program. By applying, you consent to your application being shared with Butternut Box, the host organisation. 

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