New Delhi, April 14 -- A US-based academic currently on a year-long fellowship in Mumbai has sparked discussion on workplace norms after alleging that she is being subjected to expectations typically reserved for junior staff, despite holding a senior position.

In a detailed post on Reddit, the visiting fellow - who said her role is fully funded by a US organisation - outlined concerns about what she described as a mismatch between her formal agreement and the expectations imposed by the host institution in India.

According to the post, the academic's memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian think tank clearly defines a limited role. She stated that she is required to be physically present only three days a week, with the host ...